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The Counselor is responsible for providing outpatient therapy services. This position provides individual or group treatment and other clinical services both in-person and via Telehealth. The Facilitator may perform services in a variety of settings, such as outpatient office sites or incarceration facilities.
This role demands an individual with the emotional resilience and mental stability to conduct group therapy sessions in a jail setting, effectively engaging with inmates and navigating challenging situations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, along with the ability to coordinate with support networks, government resources, and community resources that are also working with our clients.
The successful candidate will also be friendly and professional, with outstanding people skills.
What You’ll Do:
- Facilitate various treatment groups, including substance abuse, domestic violence offender treatment, anger management, parenting or others
- Conduct various client screenings, intakes, evaluations, and assessment services
- Write client treatment plans, and conduct periodic treatment plan reviews
- Conduct individual, group, couples, or family psychotherapy, or other necessary clinical services or case management services
- Assess and document clients’ progress in treatment
- Conduct discharge planning and provide referrals as necessary and appropriate to clients for additional services
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of alcoholism, substance abuse, DSM V and sentencing alternative programs
- Represent the organization, in a positive manner, in its relationships with other agencies, organizations, and groups in the community
- Work with Prodigy’s various teams on select projects to drive business initiatives forward
- Perform other duties as assigned by any member of the management team
Who You Are:
- Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Health field, Criminal Justice, Counseling, Social Work or equivalent experience Masters Degree Preferred
- Clinical or counseling license/certification is a plus.
- Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) certified; if not MRT certified then we will get you certified and trained
- 2 years experience working with mental health clients, in a psychiatric setting, or with criminal justice related diversion or sentencing/alternative program
- Exposure to laws, rules and regulations governing the criminal justice system; of counseling principles and techniques as they apply to treatment of offenders; of other community service agencies utilized in providing services to offenders
- Excellent Communicator – Your interpersonal skills and writing are unmatched
- Ethical – Your Duty of Care is to your clients
- Passionate - You are client-focused and have passion for helping people
- Tech Savvy - Proficient using a computer and MS Office applications, including Word, Powerpoint and Excel
- Eager to grow their career and take on additional roles and responsibilities within Prodigy Health Care as opportunities arise
What We Need:
- Pass a criminal background investigation by the company
- Current fingerprint clearance, first aid, and CPR
- Successfully complete a pre-employment drug test.
- Compliance with all requirements of the company substance abuse policy.
- May be required to pass a consumer credit check depending on site assignment.
- Maintenance of all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for this position. Employee must comply with all current and future State, Federal, and Local laws and regulations, court orders, Administrative Directives and standards and policies and procedures of the site at where assigned.
What You’ll Get:
- Work side by side with passionate, purposeful people – Behavioral health treatment is our DNA and we pride ourselves on having the best!
- Ability to make a big impact on a growing organization and drive your own career
- Internal and external professional development, coaching, and continuous education opportunities
Other Important Information
Drug and Background Check: Prodigy Healthcare is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace for our employees and clients. As part of our standard hiring process, all candidates who receive a job offer may be subject to a drug test and background check. Employment with Prodigy Healthcare is contingent upon successfully passing these checks, which help ensure the security, well-being, and integrity of our team and the individuals we serve.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Prodigy Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are dedicated to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity.
Right to Work: Candidates must have the legal right to work in the United States.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Schedule:
Work setting:
Application Question(s):
- This position is based at a facility that supports individuals who are currently incarcerated and serving prison sentences. We are looking for candidates who are comfortable and capable of interacting with individuals who may have a history of serious violence and/or criminal offenses. Can you please share the experiences that have prepared you for this challenging but important aspect of the job in an in-person group therapy setting?
- Have you worked around clients that are/were incarcerated?
- Do you have experience working with the DOC?
Education:
Experience:
- Group Facilitation: 2 years (Preferred)
- Intake/Screening: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Arizona Counseling License (LMSW, LAC, etc.) (Preferred)
Work Location: In person