Substance Abuse Counselor

Under direction of a Supervising Counselor Penal Institution, does field and office work to provide intake, outreach and aftercare counseling services; as well as other related duties as required. Work hours are Monday through Friday 8 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 00 p.m. or as approved by the Supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Assists in the development of preliminary treatment and rehabilitation plans.
• Alone or in a team, participates in interviews with clients.
• Participates in case, diagnostic and progress conferences.
• Investigates and verifies pertinent facts and information necessary for an effective treatment plan.
• Attends and takes part in conferences, training institutes, and meetings concerned with programs and activities of the unit.
• Develops working relationships with involved agencies such as welfare departments, the police, courts, probation and parole officers, schools, clinics, hospitals, physicians, lawyers, clergy and employers.
• Assists with discharge planning.
• Assists in referred inmates with in-patient placement according to policies and procedures. Demonstrates proficiency with all aspects of the referral process.
• Maintains an assigned caseload of clients and provides necessary group or individual counseling.
• Plans and conducts informal group discussions and classes designated to encourage participation, within the bounds of the discipline and with a view toward the development of positive attitudes, cooperative relationships, and social reeducation and adjustments.
• Plans and conducts formal group discussions on a variety of subjects.
• Develops appropriate curricula on Substance Abuse, Dependency and related topics.
• Assists with group and recreational activities of the program and stimulates interest in and cooperation with social and educational programs.
• Provides personal counsel to individual inmates on problems related to social behavior, personal relationships, and addiction.
• Prepares reports and routine correspondence.
• Maintains files and records.
• Within the team, maintains adequate inventory of class handouts and materials.
• Meets deadlines and prepares necessary reports.
• Assists with maintaining the general cleanliness and orderliness of the work area.
• Properly cares for and operates all machines and equipment, including but not limited to computer terminals, telephones, photocopiers, facsimile, and shredder.
• Assures all deadlines are met.
• Assists with on-the-job training for any new employees and interns assigned to the Substance Abuse Unit.

Please be advised, all Monmouth County positions are on site. There are no provisions to work remotely.

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