Substance Use Counselor (Correctional Program Coordinator) MCI - &

Please note : Effective October 1, 2025, the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services has transitioned to its new name-the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health . This change reflects our continued commitment to providing comprehensive, person-centered care that addresses the full range of behavioral health needs for Ohioans. All positions and services now fall under the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health as we move forward in serving individuals, families, and communities across the state.

• Are you a qualified, licensed clinical counseling professional (Social Work, Licensed Counselor, Chemical Dependency Counseling)?
• Do you want to help incarcerated men and women gain necessary skills 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 willing to challenge irrational belief systems?
• The Correctional Program Coordinator (Counselor) may be a great fit for you!

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) use evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) skills in the treatment of offenders who need substance use recovery treatment and programming.

Duties of the Correctional Program Coordinator include :

This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU / 1199 bargaining unit (union) , with a pay range of 11 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU / 1199 Pay Range Schedule . Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, days and occasional evenings. This position is located within our Recovery Services at Marion Correctional Institution, 940 Marion-Williamsport Road, Marion Ohio 43302 .

Unless required by any applicable union contract and / or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

Selected applicant(s) will be required to complete the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction's training at the Corrections Training Academy located in Orient, OH. This training is approximately 4 weeks in length .

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

Qualifications

Position Qualifications

Must hold current certification or credentials in one of following :

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria : qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record.

Technical Skills : Counseling and Rehabilitation,

Professional Skills : Critical Thinking, Building Trust, Situational Awareness, Verbal Communication, Confidentiality

Required Educational Transcripts

Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.