Substance Use Therapist Department of Corrections $2500 retention bonus

Job description

This position is eligible for $2,500 retention bonus. Job Summary: The Providence Center Substance Use Therapist Department of Corrections will provide individual and group therapy and monitor client progress. Duties and Responsibilities: Perform initial screening, intake and assessment, orientation, crisis intervention, individual and group substance abuse counseling, client education, referral, treatment planning, and consultation for clients receiving treatment from Providence Center within the DOC. Evaluate psychological, social and physiological signs and symptoms of substance abuse. Collect pertinent data from appropriate collateral sources in accordance with confidentiality guidelines. Develop a diagnostic evaluation of the client’s substance use disorder and criminogenic risk factors Perform in a calm and professional manner during crisis or emergency situations. Maintain confidentiality in accordance with Center policy and legal requirements. Serve as a role model to clients on a daily basis in such areas as daily living skills and decision-making. Identify specific therapeutic interventions appropriate for specific problems. Monitor client progress. Complete record-keepin...