State of Ohio Jobs
Location
Orient, OH | United States
Job description
Primary Location : United States of America-OHIO-Pickaway County-Orient
Work Locations : Correction Reception Center 11271 State Route 762 Orient 43146
Organization : Mental Health & Addiction Services
Classified Indicator : Classified
Bargaining Unit / Exempt : Bargaining Unit
Schedule : Full-time
Compensation : $26.50 per hour
Unposting Date : Mar 4, 2024, 10:59:00 PM
Primary Job Skill : Counseling and Rehabilitation
Technical Skills : Behavioral Health, Counseling and Rehabilitation, Mental Health
Professional Skills : Building Trust, Listening, Motivating Others
Agency Contact Name : Vicki Cox, Human Capital Management Sr. Analyst
Agency Contact Information : [email protected]
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) focused Coordinator (Correctional Program Coordinator) CRC
(240001ZB) Job Duties
The mission of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) is to provide statewide leadership of a high-quality mental health and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery system that is effective and valued by all Ohioans.
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Coordinator [Correctional Program Coordinator]
Job location:
Correctional Reception Center
11271 State Route 762
Orient, OH 43146
Are you a qualified, licensed clinical counseling professional (Social Work, Licensed Counselor, Chemical Dependency Counseling) skilled at working with SUD Clients who are eligible to receive MAT?
Do you want to help incarcerated men and women get the benefit of medication assisted treatment in order to live substance-free and productive lives?
Do you enjoy utilizing your clinical skills to help effect change in the lives of others?
Do you enjoy working in an environment which supports positive life change?
Are you able to provide services and guidance to the substance use population using a MAT approach?
The Medication Assisted Treatment {MAT} focused Coordinator may be a great fit for you!
The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) provides statewide leadership of a high-quality mental health and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery system that is effective and valued by Ohioans. The Bureau of Correctional Recovery Services works with offenders in Ohio’s prisons to facilitate life change, foster renewed responsibility and build the opportunity to become productive restored citizens. Recovery Services Correctional Program Coordinators (Counselors) with a MAT focus use evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Engagement (ME) skills in the treatment of offenders who need medication assisted treatment and programming.
Duties of the Correctional Program Coordinator include:
Selected applicant(s) will be required to complete the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction's Correctional Training Academy located in Orient, OH. This training is approximately 4 weeks in length.
What’s in it for you:
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
Employee Development Funds
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
Deferred Compensation
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Qualifications
Must hold current certification or credentials in one of following:
Job Skills
Technical
Behavioral Health
Counseling & Rehabilitation
Mental Health
Professional
Building Trust
Listening
Motivating Others
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free WorkplaceThe State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
Knowledge of: social or behavioral science or criminal justice or comparable field; community resources regarding employment, social services policy & program planning & analysis; social program counseling; interviewing.
Ability to: define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; handle emergencies & sensitive contacts with inmates/juveniles or family members; prepare concise, meaningful & accurate reports.
Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be set at the lowest rate of the salary range with gradual increases after completing probation and following successful annual performance evaluations.
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test will not be offered employment.
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