Counselor- Drug & Alcohol Clinic - Prison

• $17.10/hr. to $19.76/hr.
• Hourly
• 1618 Ash St., Erie, Pa
• Full Time
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Insurance as low at $10 a month

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for conducting screenings and bio-psycho-social assessments to determine appropriate placement levels of care for inmates detained in Erie County Prison and Community Corrections Center. The incumbent is also responsible for facilitating individual and group counseling sessions to provide clients with opportunities to explore recovery issues and work toward mutually determined recovery goals, attend required prison and clinical staff meetings and complete all required paperwork needed to meet Licensing, DDAP, and the prison regulations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelors level degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in administration or the human services) or related field and 3 years of clinical experience in a health or human service agency which includes 1 year of working directly with the chemically dependent person. (A Certified Addictions Counselor is preferred).
2. Must have valid Pennsylvania licensure or Pennsylvania Certification Board credentials, including LPC, LCSW, LSW, CAAC, CADC, CAADC, or CSS or be able to acquire licensure or credentials within two (2) years of hire.
3. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, organizational skills and the ability to effectively work with a team.
4. Strong clinical skills with working knowledge of mental health system, drug and alcohol system and recovery principles.
5. Ability to effectively work with persons with mental illness and develop comprehensive treatment / recovery plans for their program participation.
6. Act 31/33/34 Clearance and FBI Criminal Background Check.
7. Valid driver's license with access to a vehicle during scheduled work hours.

Benefits:

• Excellent Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Personal Days
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Long Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (if you are eligible)
• Free Parking
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• And More!

Today, Stairways Behavioral Health is the most progressive mental health care provider in Erie, serving more than 8,000 people annually and employing more than 280 full and part-time mental health professionals. The conviction of the founders remains Stairways' mission 60 years later, focusing primarily on adults.

Stairways in an affiliate of Journey Health System, headquartered in Bradford, PA.

Stairways Mission:

Stairways Behavioral Health assists persons with mental health care and addiction needs at any stage of life in their recovery by providing comprehensive rehabilitation, treatment, and supports essential for living, working, learning and participating fully in the community.