JOB
The Department of Corrections is seeking to fill a Substance Abuse Counselor 3 (SAC3) in Indian Springs. The Substance Abuse Counselor provides direct supervision over the Substance Use Disorder Program at Southern Desert Correctional Center TRUST, supervising up to eight clinical staff. SAC3 takes lead on training staff, completing fidelity audits, and growing the program in accordance with research. SAC3 will also engage in direct clinical work be it completing screenings, intakes, assessments or facilitation of group therapy as well as individual counseling.
Substance Abuse Counselors perform professional duties in areas of screening, assessment, case management, education, and treatment of clients and perform related administrative duties and recordkeeping in accordance with the standards and requirements of the Nevada Board of Examiners for Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Licensure as an Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor by the Nevada Board of Examiners for Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors and two years of experience as a journey level Substance Abuse Counselor which must have included leading treatment teams, conducting clinical counseling, and implementing an established substance abuse program; OR Licensure as an Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor by the Nevada Board of Examiners for Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors and two years of experience as a Substance Abuse Counselor II in Nevada State service; OR Certification as an Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADC) by the Nevada Board of Examiners for Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors and five years as a journey level Substance Abuse Counselor as described above; OR CADC by the Nevada Board of Examiners for Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors and five years of experience as a Substance Abuse Counselor II in Nevada State service.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.
Working knowledge of: the principles, practices, and methods of substance abuse counseling and education; facilities, programs, and related resources available for rehabilitation, education, and training of substance abusers; policies and procedures pertaining to legal, medical and mental health programs; leadership and decision-making skills.
Ability to: oversee the day-to-day clinical practice of subordinate Substance Abuse Counselors; effectively lead a treatment team; communicate effectively in conflict situations; organize work flow to accomplish established objectives; delegate responsibility.
Recruiter Contact Information: Susan Ashley -
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