Substance Use Counselor

POSITION : Substance Use Counselor

SCHEDULE : Full-Time (40 Hours / Week)

FACILITY : Navajo County Jail– Hybrid : (Combination of on-site and remote work)

LOCATION : Holbrook, AZ

A Job Should be MORE than just a paycheck.

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped literally millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services.

The majority of our patients come from marginalized or impoverished backgrounds. In many cases, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health professionals represent the patient's first experience with quality, compassionate health care.

We heal and rehabilitate thousands of incarcerated patients every day.

When you join Wexford Health, you do more than just further your career.

You also become part of a team-a family-whose mission is to care for patients that cannot care for themselves.

You change lives.

You make a difference.

If you are looking for a position that empowers you to do MORE … then look at Wexford Health.

BENEFITS :

We're proud to offer a competitive benefits package including :

• Annual review with performance increase
• Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement saving plans
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Healthcare and dependent care spending account

POSITION SUMMARY

The Substance Use Counselor is responsible and accountable for the delivery of contracted substance use disorder services in the facilities within the Navajo County Detention Center. Primary duties include the screening and assessment of substance use disorders, assessment of appropriateness for residential treatment and implementation / oversight of a residential substance use program. The Substance Use Counselor will also work with designated Navajo County Reentry Staff to assist in coordination of aftercare services in the community.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

o Screening

o Consent for participation

o Medical clearance

o Lab work and drug screening

o Inmate-Patient readiness assessment

o Group therapy

o Individual therapy, as needed

o Personal or self-help study

o Coordination of community referrals for coordination of care in concert with designated Navajo County Reentry Staff

JOB REQUIREMENTS

LICENSING : Currently licensed as Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC), Licensed Associate Substance Abuse Counselor (LASAC), or Licensed Substance Abuse Technician (LSAT). LISAC preferred.

CERTIFICATION : Current CPR certification.

EDUCATION : Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE :

–Minimum of two (2) years addictions treatment counseling preferred

–Minimum of one (1) year correctional experience preferred