Treatment Counselor
Company: Core Civic
Location: Henderson
Posted on: October 19, 2024
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Job Description:
$23.68 per. hourAt CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we
care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Treatment Counselor
who has a passion for making lasting changes in the lives of
offenders, as we set the standards of care in the industry. The
successful candidate should be able to perform ALL of the following
functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the
actual job performance requirements. Interviews and assesses
prospective program participants, and gathers data using
appropriate screening and assessment instruments. Establishes
rapport with participants and determines individual and group needs
based on results of screening and assessment instruments and other
collateral sources.Facilitates individual and group treatment
interventions, in accordance with CoreCivic partner agencies, and
prevailing state regulations, statutes, policies and procedures.
Uses standardized offender assessment information in developing
treatment plans or specific programs.Facilitates participant
engagement in the treatment process, promoting positive attitudes,
skills, coping mechanisms to encourage on-going recovery. Plans
participant incentives and uses appropriate therapeutic tools to
manage behavioral issues or concerns.Maintains the confidentiality
of clinical files for each participant to include, but not limited
to, intake documents, assessment(s), and interview(s), treatment
plan, treatment plan reviews, progress notes, discharge summary,
and referrals, according to written protocols and in compliance
with prevailing laws and regulation(s).Documents and tracks
treatment plans, monitors inmate progress and reviews status of
inmates/residents to verify that treatment and therapeutic programs
are completed.Qualifications: Graduate from an accredited college
or university with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling,
Social Work or a closely related field is required. One (1) year of
experience in the mental health or substance use counseling field
is required. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted
for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. Where
applicable, must possess appropriate licensure/certification. A
valid driver's license is required.
Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.
CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including
Disability/Veteran. Associated topics: counselor, counselor tutor,
drug abuse, mental health clinician, national association of social
workers, sexual assault, social service coordinator, social
services specialist, social worker, sociology
Keywords: Core Civic, Southaven , Treatment Counselor, Other , Henderson, Mississippi
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