Counselor

Location: Pocahontas, VA, Pocahontas State Correctional Center operates a 4- month long Fentanyl Response Program providing substance use disorder services to males identified for treatment. Pocahontas State Correctional Center is a level 3 security facility with a capacity of 1,034 inmates.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm with a 1-hour unpaid meal break.

Pay rate: $26.44/hr. ($55,000 annually) Candidates with a CSAC, CADC, or equivalent license/certification are eligible for a pay rate of $28.846/hr. ($60,000 annually).

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.

The Counselor is responsible for:

• Facilitating group programming and meetings, individual counseling sessions, case management services, and clinical documentation for inmates within the program.
• Conducting comprehensive assessments and individual treatment plans within established timeframes.
• Participating in multi-disciplinary treatment planning, case reviews, and conferences.
• Working closely with the Virginia Department of Corrections personnel to ensure quality delivery of services and promote a healing environment.

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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. 

Other details

• Job Family :Counselor
• Job Function :Counselor
• Pay Type :Hourly
• Min Hiring Rate :$55,000.00
• Required Education :Bachelor’s Degree