What are the responsibilities and job description for the Jail Treatment Program Counselor position at crossroadshealth?
Crossroads Health provides a continuum of quality life-changing behavioral health and specialized chemical dependency treatment services to children, adolescents, young adults, adults and families. As a leader in the behavioral health field, we offer a vast array of programs and services that evaluate, educate, strengthen and support thousands of children, adults and their families each year.
The Jail Treatment Program Counselor position offers mental health and addiction services to adults within the Lake County Adult Detention Facility. This position is responsible for completing diagnostic assessments, running an intensive outpatient group, individual counseling, and discharge planning services as well as service coordination with the courts and probation departments who refer clients to the program. This provider will engage as a member of a collaborative team. With a Trauma Informed approach, this position will be a representative for the organization and how we offer integrated services for recovery and mental health.
Education:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human services (required)
• Master’s Degree in Human Services/Addiction/Social Work/Mental Health (preferred)
Experience:
• Two (2) to three (3) years of experience working with mental health and addiction (preferred)
• Two (2) to three (3) years of experience working with an incarcerated population (preferred)
Licensure/Certifications:
• Licensed in the State of Ohio with (LPC/LSW, LPCC/LISW)
• State of Ohio Chemical Dependency Credential: CDCA I, CDCA II, LCDC II, LCDC III, LICDC, LICDC-CS
• BLS/Fist Aid (as applicable, company provided)
Our organization is committed to equal employment opportunity. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender/sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniform service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.
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