Independent Contractor Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs in Phoenix, AZ

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The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to clinically assess and treat offenders and justice-challenged individuals. In this role, you will deliver substance abuse education classes, conduct one-on-one assessments, maintain clinical records, participate in meetings, develop treatment plans, coordinate pre-release planning, and interact with community providers and security staff.

- Conducts substance abuse education classes and therapy groups with inmate/offender participants
- 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 inmate/offender program participants
- Coordinates transitional pre-release planning with case managers and maintains accurate statistical data
- Interacts with community resource providers and security staff
- Travels/Drives on state business
- Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge of:
- Addiction and treatment practices and protocol
- Counseling techniques
- Adult learning processes
- ADCRR policies and procedures
- Correctional security practices
- Computers and various software programs, including Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Professional English, grammar, and spelling
Skill in:
- Verbal and written communications
- Establishing, developing, and maintaining interpersonal relationships
- Organization 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 inmates/offenders in a group and one-on-one settings
- Interact professionally with security staff and the public
- Work in a secure correctional/prison environment
- Collect and maintain statistical data
- Work independently with minimal supervision

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

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.
Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation and a drug test consistent with Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS).
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

Additional potential INCENTIVES for this classification, when possible:
- Paid conferences and workshops when possible
- Evidence-based group curriculum
- Minimal paperwork and no billing
- Ability to be creative in using evidence-based practices
- Ability to be part of program development opportunities
- Ability to help ADCRR achieve its goal of reducing recidivism
- Ability to receive clinical supervision for independent licensure
- Currently, Arizona State Prison Complex locations (not Reentry Center) are approved sites for the National Health Service Corps Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Program (up to $75,000 in repayment for 3 years of employment). This repayment program is not guaranteed by ADCRR. ADCRR does not operate or determine a candidate's eligibility for this repayment program. It is strongly recommended to visit the following link prior to applying for this position for further information:
https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loan-repayment/nhsc-sud-workforce-loan-repayment-program.html

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.