Cognitive Counselor Substance Use Disorder (SUD): VCCW

Job Duties

To plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate the institution’s approach to addressing substance use disorder needs for the inmate population in preparation for reentry on principles of evidence-based practices. Also responsible for supporting the Intensive Reentry Programs. Operations, Programs and services are founded on the well-established, contemporary body of evidence-based practices for inmate management that complement traditional security tools and incorporate the following: Effective communication; Identifying inmate criminal risks and treatment needs; motivating inmate change through case plan agreements, incentives and sanctions; and providing programs/services to address criminogenic needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of social work or rehabilitative counseling, and of casework and treatment methods including motivational interviewing and various intervention techniques. Knowledge of inmate programs and supervision techniques. Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to resolve conflict, role model pro-social values and responsible behavior to manage clinical/therapeutic boundaries and to co-lead multidisciplinary teams while evaluating and documenting inmate treatment progress..

Additional Considerations

Work experience with inmates in reentry, pre-release and/or cognitive community settings. Advanced knowledge and training/specific to substance use disorder. Professional certification in a relevant human services field or counseling discipline, substance use disorder and peer recovery specialist.

*Pay may vary based on facility/location