Correctional Substance Use Counselor - $30 per hour
Olney Springs, CO, 81062, USA
- $29.81 p/hour
- Healthcare
- substance use counselor
- correctional counselor
- addiction treatment
The Correctional Substance Use Counselor provides assessment, individualized treatment planning, and counseling services to inmates with substance use disorders within a correctional setting. The role involves facilitating individual and group therapy sessions, monitoring progress, and maintaining clinical documentation in compliance with legal and agency standards. The counselor must be certified and experienced in addiction counseling, working to promote recovery and reduce recidivism.
CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Substance Use Counselor for a job in Olney Springs, Colorado.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Substance Use Counselor
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
$29.81 per hour
At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Treatment Counselor who has a passion for making lasting changes in the lives of offenders, as we set the standards of care in the industry.
The successful candidate should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.
Qualifications:
- Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or a closely related field is required.
- One (1) year of experience in the mental health or substance use counseling field is required.
- Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
- Must possess Colorado Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) certification.
- A valid driver's license is required.
- Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.
CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.
CoreCivic Job ID #req31115. Posted job title: Therapy Substance Use Counselor
About CoreCivicCoreCivic is a diversified, government-solutions company with the scale and experience needed to solve tough government challenges in cost-effective ways. We provide a broad range of solutions to government partners that serve the public good through high-quality corrections and detention management, innovative and cost-saving real estate solutions, and a growing network of residential and non-residential alternatives to incarceration to help address America's recidivism crisis.
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance




