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CDC Counselor-Correctional Health -25K Retention Bonus Eligible

Direct Jobs, Houston, TX, United States


Job Number: 179412, Job Title: CDC Counselor-Correctional Health -25K Retention Bonus Eligible, Salary: $54,558.40 - $69,576.00

Job Summary - CORRECTIONAL HEALTH Responsible for assessment, development, and implementation of an intervention plan for persons with chemical dependency. Coordinates referrals within the facility, to community resources, release planning, and provides consultation to treatment team.

Minimum Qualifications

Degree:

Bachelor of Arts: Human Services/Social Work/Criminal Justice (Preferred)

Associate of Arts: Human Services/Social Work/Criminal Justice

License & Certification:

Licensed Chemical Dependence Counselor: LCDC-I (must test within 1 year)

Work Experience:

Two (2) Years Work Experience in counseling incarcerated persons (preferred)

Two (2) Years Work Experience: LCDC or LCDC-I. Knowledge of 12 Step Programs (preferred)

Language Skills:

Bilingual; Spanish/English desirable (Preferred)

Communication Skills:

Above Average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact)

Exceptional Verbal (Public Speaking)

Writing/Correspondence

Writing/Reports

Proficiencies:

MS Word, PC

Job Attributes

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Analytical, Medical Terminology, Research

Work Schedule: Flexible, Travel

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