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Core responsibilities

The counselor is responsible for implementing and maintaining an effective alcohol and other drug abuse program, focusing on awareness, prevention, staff training, and community resource networking in compliance with aca, mtc, and mdoc standards. Essential functions include assessing inmates with substance abuse problems, developing treatment plans, ensuring proper documentation, and conducting various substance abuse and cessation classes for inmates and staff.

Requirements summary

A bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, criminology, or a related field is required, along with any applicable certification. Two years of substance abuse treatment experience is preferred, though directly related experience may substitute for education if approved by management.

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Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Dental Benefits
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Military Leave
  • Accidental Death And Dismemberment Insurance
  • Prescription Drug Benefits
  • Long-Term Disability Benefits
  • Short-Term Disability Benefits
  • Civic Duty Leave