Substance Abuse Counselor - Stark County Jail

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS) has improved and advanced the field of correctional healthcare. We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit. We’ve gathered the industry’s brightest leaders to help us redefine the way correctional healthcare is delivered. We hire experienced and committed health professionals, then use our knowledge and experience to educate our staff and focus on continuous learning. We care about our employees and one of the ways that is reflected is within our robust benefits package that exceeds industry standards. Our philosophy is to hire the best professionals in the field of correctional health, in addition to competent individuals who are committed to providing quality services; we train all employees to meet our standards of care, and we retain educated and experienced staff. VitalCore’s leadership and clinical teams understand the value of a well-run system. Our patient-first approach ensures safe, high-quality care aimed at optimizing outcomes and mitigating risk. We focus on preventive care, outcomes-based behavioral services, evidence-based practice, and medical care that treats the whole patient.

VitalCore’s Corporate Office is in Kansas with Regional Offices and facilities throughout the nation. Employment with VitalCore provides employees with above industry wages, an extensive benefits package, and a guaranteed annual incentive payment! VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based in respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Substance Abuse Counselor is responsible for delivering quality treatment to justice involved individuals with varying levels of substance use/abuse issues, and who are using a variety of addictive substances. The Counselor will collaborate with all disciplines to attain effectiveness in serving the patient population by evaluating and providing Substance Abuse treatment to incarcerated individuals diagnosed with a Substance Abuse disorder.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Graduation from a Master’s level program in Mental Health services.
• Minimum of two years employment in a social work capacity in a public or private agency or equivalent.
• Independent licensure in the State-of-practice preferred.
• Preferred Licensed Independent Counselors LISW or LPCC
• Must receive a satisfactory background investigation report.