Job description

Parameters of the Position

The Substance Abuse Counselor is responsible for providing residents, with addiction counseling services, that have been diagnosed with an addictive disorder. Addiction counseling may include limited assessment of addiction-related issues, and individual and group counseling.

The SAC is responsible for assisting in assessment coordination, planning, implementing, and facilitating addiction programming at the facility.

The SAC works cooperatively with the resident’s primary therapist to develop treatment plan goals, related to addiction counseling and provides timely feedback to the primary therapist regarding any mental health issues that may be impacting the resident’s ability to progress in addiction counseling.

Education and Qualification

• The incumbent must have a four (4) year college degree, certification, and experience in the substance abuse field.
• Relevant experience in the provision of addiction counseling services.

Licenses/Certifications:

• License in an addiction counseling specialty (Certified Addiction Counselor, Registered Addiction Counselor) or certified as a Counselor in Training, under supervision or Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or State license in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology preferred.
• Current CPR Certification, preferred.

Clearance

Employees assigned to this position, must satisfy all requirements under the contract, with applicable federal, state, and local government agencies.

All employees must pass an NCIC criminal record background check, after conditional offer of employment. Each employee will be fingerprinted by the Bureau of Prisons’ staff and/or a designee, and is subject to investigation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $53,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Temperature checks, hand washing, and wearing masks in common areas.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Washington, DC 20002: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Substance Abuse Counseling Counseling: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CAC (Required)

Work Location: In person

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