Join the VitalCore Team in Mississippi! We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.
VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has an opening for an Alcohol and Drug Counselor at Walnut Grove Correctional Facility in Walnut Grove, Mississippi!
Looking for a rewarding career in the healthcare field with competitive wages, an annual incentive payment, and an excellent benefits package?
At VitalCore, we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.
ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELOR BENEFITS PACKAGE TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
Holiday Pay : New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance
Short Term/Long Term Disability
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
401K & Plan Matching
PTO
Annual Incentive Bonus
Alcohol And Drug Counselor Position Summary
The Alcohol and Drug Counselor is responsible for delivering quality treatment to justice involved individuals with varying levels of substance use/abuse issues, and who are using a variety of addictive substances. The Counselor will collaborate with all disciplines to attain effectiveness in serving the patient population.
Alcohol And Drug Counselor Minimum Requirements
Graduation from a Bachelor's or Masters level program in behavioral science.
LSW, LCSW, LPC, or equivalent certification or license
Minimum of two years employment in a clinician/counselor/social work capacity in a public or private agency or equivalent.
Independent licensure in the State-of-practice preferred.
Must receive a satisfactory background investigation report.
Alcohol And Drug Counselor Essential Functions
Assesses individual’s level of functioning, strengths and weaknesses related to primary substance use diagnosis.
Orients individual to treatment process/program rules.
Educates individuals on the effects of substance use on their physical, social and emotional lives.
Delivers and reinforces evidence-based treatment/curricula.
Performs individual and group therapeutic interventions as appropriate.
Provides crisis intervention as needed.
Develops treatment and discharge plans.
Works with other professionals to collaborate on treatment or management of the patient to include discharge into aftercare program/community,
Delivers and scores/interprets pre and post-tests, to include post-program surveys, as indicated.
Maintains confidentiality.
Possesses excellent communication skills
Provides the timely and necessary preparation of documentation, records and reports.
VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.