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Substance Use Counselor

Company: Allegheny County Careers
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Employment Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 08/28/2023
Job Categories: Real Estate, Counseling

Job Description

Substance Use Counselor
<div class="input-group"> Position Title: Substance Use Counselor <div id="MainContent_noresults"> Salary: $28.0701 per hour How to Apply: Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application. <div id="box" style="border: solid; padding: 15px; border-color: gold; background-color: lightgray;"> Minimum Requirements: <ul><li>A Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field and two (2) years’ experience with group and individual counseling.</li><li>An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training is acceptable.</li></ul> Act 33/34 clearances are required prior to appointment at the cost of the applicant. Must have current CPR/BLS certification at time of appointment.It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status, and drug/medical examinations as required for the position. The pre-employment drug screen must be completed within 48 hours of the acceptance of the conditional offer of employment. </div> Position Summary: The incumbent provides direct psychological services, including psychosocial assessment and screening for severity of substance use disorder; individual, group and family therapy behavior modification, treatment planning, case management, and psycho-education to male, female, and juvenile inmates at the Allegheny County Jail. Overview: Duties: <ul><li>Coordinates, monitors, and administers substance use treatment and psychoeducation.</li><li>Functions as a member of the Substance Use Programs treatment team, in collaboration with other treatment-relevant disciplines.</li><li>Facilitates group and individual counseling sessions.</li><li>Develops appropriate aftercare and discharge plans.</li><li>Completes all paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.</li><li>Participates in meetings, training programs, and other functions related to the job.</li><li>Complies with all governing standards as outlined by the Allegheny County Jail.</li><li>Acts in accordance with all governing ethical codes.</li><li>Maintains client confidentiality in accordance with State and Federal regulations.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned or directed by the Director of Substance Use Programs.</li><li>Completes level of care assessments.</li></ul> Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: <ul><li>Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Behavior Modification, and other research based effective treatments.</li><li>Harm Reduction Philosophies and Principles: Including, but not limited to: Methadone, Suboxone, Subutex, Vivitrol/Naltrexone, Narcan/Naloxone</li><li>Treatment processes and procedures, and the laws and regulations that govern correctional care and treatment.</li><li>Confidentiality restrictions: 42 CFR, PA Code 255.5, HIPAA</li><li>Trauma Informed Care and Sanctuary Models</li><li>ASAM level of care criteria and assessment process.</li></ul> Skill in: Ability to: <ul><li>Interact with inmates in a professional manner.</li><li>Prepare and administer counseling services.</li><li>Be accountable for the quality of care and treatment provided to inmates.</li><li>Plan, implement, and interpret treatment plans.</li><li>Communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, jail administration/healthcare management, and other stakeholders.</li><li>Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff.</li><li>Work shifts in 24/7 facility.</li><li>Adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks in a stressful environment.</li><li>Utilize Microsoft Office and other computer software programs necessary for the work.</li><li>Utilize Electronic Health Record.</li></ul> #INDSJ Residency: Not required to live in Allegheny County Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates. <div id="Needtocenterandbold" class=" text-md-center font-weight-bold"> AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F/V/D </div> <div id="Needtocenterandbold2" class=" text-md-center font-weight-bold"> <a href="https://apps.alleghenycounty.us/HRJobApplication/firstpage.aspx?id=0687" id="MainContent_Applyonline">Apply Online</a> </div> </div> </div>

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