Youthful Offender Counselor Job Listing at Spectrum in Chesapeake, VA (Job ID Req #3559)

Description

Location: Chesapeake, VA. Indian Creek Correctional Center is a level 2 medium security prison. This facility provides specialized treatment services to individuals with substance use disorder.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 4:00 pm OR 7:45 am – 4:45 pm with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break. 

Pay Rate: 52,000 ($25.00/hr.). Candidates with a CSAC, CADC, or equivalent certification/license are eligible for $58,000 ($27.88/hr.)

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k with company contribution
• Discounts on wide array of services/entertainment

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services field is required.
• State certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) in the state of Virginia or similar certification/license recognized by the Virginia Board of Professional Counselors is required within two (2) years of signing job description.  
• Experience working in the substance abuse treatment field is preferred.
• Experience working within a correctional or secure environment is a plus.
• Experience working in Therapeutic Community model programs is a plus. 

The Youthful Offender Counselor is responsible for:

• Facilitating psycho-educational and process group sessions as defined by specified curriculum for Youthful Offenders.
• Providing individual counseling according to timeframes established per program and documenting each sessions according to policies and procedures.
• Maintaining clinical records in accordance with contractual and Spectrum standards.
• Correcting all documentation deficiencies in established timeframes as directed by the Director of Clinical Services. 
• Soliciting external guest speakers to provide presentations, seminars, and other activities that are pro social and pro recovery.
• Serving as a role model/mentor for inmates while maintaining professional boundaries and addressing program participant issues, concerns, and inappropriate behaviors promptly and in accordance with Spectrum's clinical design.

Spectrum Health Systems is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or
applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability,sex, sexual orientation or national origin.