Associate Correctional Counselor Jobs in Phoenix, AZ

This position provides substance abuse counseling to the inmate/offender population through group and one-on-one sessions. Conducts clinical assessments and develops individual substance abuse treatment plans. Coordinates transitional pre-release planning. Interacts with community providers and security staff. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate documentation as required by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners and statistical data/reports. Required to work independently with minimal supervision. In addition, this position is required to drive and travel on State business and perform other duties as appropriate to the assignment.
Join us and be part of a team that makes a difference.

-Conducts substance abuse education classes and group therapy
-Conducts one-on-one clinical assessments and counseling sessions
-Maintains clinical records
-Participates in clinical staffings and meetings
-Develops individual substance abuse treatment plans with program participants
-Coordinates transitional pre-release planning with case managers and maintains accurate statistical data
-Interacts with community resource providers, medical staff, and security staff
-Travels/Drives on state business
-Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge of:
-Addiction and treatment practices and protocol
-Counseling, teaching, and facilitation techniques and processes
-Correctional security practices
-Computers and various software programs, including Microsoft Office and Google Suite
-Business English, grammar, and spelling
Skill in:
-Verbal and written communications
-Developing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
-Organizational and time management
-Active listening
-Counseling and interviewing
-Collecting and maintaining accurate data, documents, and clinical records
Ability to:
-Effectively deliver program curriculum in a classroom environment
-Interact professionally with offenders in a group and one-on-one settings
-Interact professionally with security staff and the public
-Work in a secure correctional environment
-Apply Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) policy and procedures
-Collect and maintain statistical data
-Work as a team member and independently with minimal supervision

-Master's Degree from an accredited school with a major in psychology, counseling, or related field
-Two (2) years of counseling
-Independent level license

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation and a drug test consistent with Arizona Revised Statutes.
Must be licensed in the State of Arizona as a Licensed Independent Addiction Counselor (LIAC), Licensed Associate Addiction Counselor (LAAC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or as a Psychologist.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver's license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver's license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:
- Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
- Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
- Exceptional retirement program
- Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
- An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.