Day Reporting Center (DRC) Counselor

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Day Reporting Center (DRC) Treatment Counselor counsels adult non-violent felony offenders who have been sentenced to the Community Corrections Day Reporting Center (DRC). Job duties with this position include alcohol and drug treatment for offenders who meet the qualifications for the Day Reporting Center. The DRC Treatment Counselor will conduct Addiction Severity Index/Addiction Society of Addiction Medicine assessments on offenders sentenced to the Day Reporting Center.

Note: This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, applicants may be required to provide information about their criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

1. Counsels offenders relating to alcohol and drug treatment and mental health depending on licensure.

2. Evaluates offender progress of accomplished contract objectives; recommends measurable standards to correct identified problems and deficiencies.

3. Prepares, maintains and documents required reporting and records management.

4. Attends and participates in staff meetings, team meetings, conferences and in-service training.

5. Instructs and participates in training activities for offenders.

6. Develops treatment placement options for offenders.

7. Maintains interaction with criminal justice system and other agencies to coordinate and identify applicable resources.

8. Professional phone skill capability.

9. Performs related job duties as required.

10. Performs one-on-one treatment with offenders sentenced to the Day Reporting Center at a minimum of once per month.

Competencies

1. Knowledge of principles, practices, methods and techniques of criminal justice and corrections casework. Knowledge of service area social services and community services agencies.

2. Communication Proficiency – ability to express ideas clearly, concisely and convincingly both in oral and written communications.

3. Client-offender focus – develops offender specific counseling plans, evaluate offender situations incorporating high level offender focused decision making skills.

4. Collaboration Skills – establishes and maintains effective collaboration with the criminal justice system, the public and the community.

5. Organizational skills are a must - maintains organized filing system, possesses general knowledge and experience with office equipment along with detail orientated abilities.

6. Technical Capacity – high level computer skills and computer program knowledge along with computer application(s) experience including; Word, Excel and Outlook.

7. Flexibility – works productively, prioritizes and meets deadlines in a timely manner.

Work Environment
This position functions in a general office environment.

Physical
Must be able to bend down for short periods of time, ability to climb steps or stairs. This position requires the ability to lift and carry a minimum of 25 pounds.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position at 37.5 hours per week. Weekend work and flexible workweek hours may be required.

Full-Time Benefits

· State of Tennessee Retirement System

· Paid Time Off

· Life Insurance

· Medical, Dental and vision insurance

· Paid Holidays

· 37.5 hour workweek

Travel
Reporting to multiple Day Reporting Center offices, conference, staff meeting and training travel required.

Required Education and Experience

1. Minimum of a Master’s Degree from an accredited university.

2. Possess a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC, MHSP), License Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor II (LADAC II), Psychologist license, Tennessee License.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

1. Valid Tennessee Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record required.

2. Pre-employment background check.

3. Pre-employment drug screen.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement
SETHRA provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other legally-protected category. This equal-opportunity policy applies to all aspects of application for employment and the employment relationship.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
SETHRA adheres to the most recent CDC guidelines regarding COVID-19.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Winchester, TN 37398: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Minimum Bachelor's degree required.
• Must possess Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC, MHSP), License Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor II (LADAC II), Psychologist license, Tennessee license.
• The position travels between Franklin, Marion & Rhea counties periodically.

Work Location: In person

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