SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR
Arizona State Government, Goodyear, AZ, United States
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
REHABILITATION & REENTRY
Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements. The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR
(CORRECTIONAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR SENIOR)
Job Location:
Education Programs and Community Reentry, Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) – Perryville, 2105 North Citrus Road, Goodyear, Arizona 85395. http://corrections.az.gov/
Job Summary:
Help substance‑challenged individuals become community leaders. Gain real clinical experience. Join our team of professionals passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of offenders and justice‑challenged individuals. The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to clinically assess and treat offenders and justice‑challenged individuals. In this role you will deliver substance abuse education classes, conduct one‑on‑one assessments, maintain clinical records, participate in meetings, develop treatment plans, coordinate pre‑release planning, and interact with community providers and security staff.
Posting Details:
Salary: Independent/Professional License – $70,800.00; Associate License – $67,200.00. Eligible for a $5,000 Hiring Incentive (up to $2,500 upfront, remaining $2,500 after three months).
Grade: 20
Open Until Filled
Job Duties:
Conduct substance‑abuse education classes and therapy groups with inmate/offender participants.
Conduct one‑on‑one clinical assessments and counseling sessions.
Maintain clinical records.
Participate in clinical staff meetings.
Develop individual substance‑abuse treatment plans with inmate/offender program participants.
Coordinate transitional pre‑release planning with case managers and maintain accurate statistical data.
Interact with community resource providers and security staff.
Travel/Drive on state business.
Perform other duties appropriate to the assignment.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:
Addiction and treatment practices and protocol
Counseling techniques
Adult learning processes
ADCRR policies and procedures
Correctional security practices
Computer and software programs, including Microsoft Office and Google Suite
Professional English, grammar, and spelling
Skill in:
Verbal and written communications
Establishing, developing, and maintaining interpersonal relationships
Organization and time management
Active listening
Counseling and interviewing
Collecting and maintaining accurate data, documents, and clinical records
Ability to:
Effectively deliver program curriculum in a classroom environment
Interact professionally with inmates/offenders in group and one‑on‑one settings
Interact professionally with security staff and the public
Work in a secure correctional/prison environment
Collect and maintain statistical data
Work independently with minimal supervision
Selective Preference(s):
Master’s Degree in psychology, counseling, or a related field
Independent Licensure
Two years of counseling experience
Pre‑Employment Requirements:
Must be licensed in the State of Arizona as a Licensed Independent Addiction Counselor (LIAC), Licensed Associate Addiction Counselor (LAAC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or as a Psychologist.
Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation and a drug test consistent with Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS).
If the position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function, applicants must possess a current, valid class‑appropriate driver’s license, complete required training, pass all necessary driver’s license record checks, and maintain acceptable driving records. Employee operating a motor vehicle on state business must retain statutorily required liability insurance.
All employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑Verify).
Benefits:
We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:
Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave – up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly‑placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
Medical, dental, life, short‑term and long‑term disability options
Exceptional retirement program
Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
Incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
Additional potential incentives for this classification, when possible:
Paid conferences and workshops
Evidence‑based group curriculum
Minimal paperwork and no billing
Ability to be creative in using evidence‑based practices
Ability to be part of program development opportunities
Assist ADCRR in reducing recidivism
Receive clinical supervision for independent licensure
Potential eligibility for the National Health Service Corps Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Program (up to $75,000 in repayment for 3 years).
More information: https:/
hsc.hrsa.gov/loan-repayment
hsc-sud-workforce-loan-repayment-program.html
Retirement:
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility becomes effective after 27 weeks of employment.
Current ADCRR employees: consult your Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than indicated above.
Contact Us:
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 255‑2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
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REHABILITATION & REENTRY
Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements. The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR
(CORRECTIONAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR SENIOR)
Job Location:
Education Programs and Community Reentry, Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) – Perryville, 2105 North Citrus Road, Goodyear, Arizona 85395. http://corrections.az.gov/
Job Summary:
Help substance‑challenged individuals become community leaders. Gain real clinical experience. Join our team of professionals passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of offenders and justice‑challenged individuals. The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to clinically assess and treat offenders and justice‑challenged individuals. In this role you will deliver substance abuse education classes, conduct one‑on‑one assessments, maintain clinical records, participate in meetings, develop treatment plans, coordinate pre‑release planning, and interact with community providers and security staff.
Posting Details:
Salary: Independent/Professional License – $70,800.00; Associate License – $67,200.00. Eligible for a $5,000 Hiring Incentive (up to $2,500 upfront, remaining $2,500 after three months).
Grade: 20
Open Until Filled
Job Duties:
Conduct substance‑abuse education classes and therapy groups with inmate/offender participants.
Conduct one‑on‑one clinical assessments and counseling sessions.
Maintain clinical records.
Participate in clinical staff meetings.
Develop individual substance‑abuse treatment plans with inmate/offender program participants.
Coordinate transitional pre‑release planning with case managers and maintain accurate statistical data.
Interact with community resource providers and security staff.
Travel/Drive on state business.
Perform other duties appropriate to the assignment.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:
Addiction and treatment practices and protocol
Counseling techniques
Adult learning processes
ADCRR policies and procedures
Correctional security practices
Computer and software programs, including Microsoft Office and Google Suite
Professional English, grammar, and spelling
Skill in:
Verbal and written communications
Establishing, developing, and maintaining interpersonal relationships
Organization and time management
Active listening
Counseling and interviewing
Collecting and maintaining accurate data, documents, and clinical records
Ability to:
Effectively deliver program curriculum in a classroom environment
Interact professionally with inmates/offenders in group and one‑on‑one settings
Interact professionally with security staff and the public
Work in a secure correctional/prison environment
Collect and maintain statistical data
Work independently with minimal supervision
Selective Preference(s):
Master’s Degree in psychology, counseling, or a related field
Independent Licensure
Two years of counseling experience
Pre‑Employment Requirements:
Must be licensed in the State of Arizona as a Licensed Independent Addiction Counselor (LIAC), Licensed Associate Addiction Counselor (LAAC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or as a Psychologist.
Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation and a drug test consistent with Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS).
If the position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function, applicants must possess a current, valid class‑appropriate driver’s license, complete required training, pass all necessary driver’s license record checks, and maintain acceptable driving records. Employee operating a motor vehicle on state business must retain statutorily required liability insurance.
All employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑Verify).
Benefits:
We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:
Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave – up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly‑placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
Medical, dental, life, short‑term and long‑term disability options
Exceptional retirement program
Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
Incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
Additional potential incentives for this classification, when possible:
Paid conferences and workshops
Evidence‑based group curriculum
Minimal paperwork and no billing
Ability to be creative in using evidence‑based practices
Ability to be part of program development opportunities
Assist ADCRR in reducing recidivism
Receive clinical supervision for independent licensure
Potential eligibility for the National Health Service Corps Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Program (up to $75,000 in repayment for 3 years).
More information: https:/
hsc.hrsa.gov/loan-repayment
hsc-sud-workforce-loan-repayment-program.html
Retirement:
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility becomes effective after 27 weeks of employment.
Current ADCRR employees: consult your Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than indicated above.
Contact Us:
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 255‑2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
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