Correctional Substance Use Counselor - $30 per hour
Company: CoreCivic
Location: Eloy
Posted on: January 8, 2026
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Job Description:
CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Substance Use Counselor for
a job in Eloy, Arizona. Job Description & Requirements Specialty:
Substance Use Counselor Discipline: Therapy Duration: Ongoing
Employment Type: Staff $29.62 / per hour At CoreCivic , we do more
than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently
seeking Treatment Counselor who has a passion for making lasting
changes in the lives of offenders, as we set the standards of care
in the industry. The successful candidate should be able to perform
ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance
consistent with the actual job performance requirements. Interviews
and assesses prospective program participants, and gathers data
using appropriate screening and assessment instruments. Establishes
rapport with participants and determines individual and group needs
based on results of screening and assessment instruments and other
collateral sources. Facilitates individual and group treatment
interventions, in accordance with CoreCivic partner agencies, and
prevailing state regulations, statutes, policies and procedures.
Uses standardized offender assessment information in developing
treatment plans or specific programs. Facilitates participant
engagement in the treatment process, promoting positive attitudes,
skills, coping mechanisms to encourage on-going recovery. Plans
participant incentives and uses appropriate therapeutic tools to
manage behavioral issues or concerns. Maintains the confidentiality
of clinical files for each participant to include, but not limited
to, intake documents, assessment(s), and interview(s), treatment
plan, treatment plan reviews, progress notes, discharge summary,
and referrals, according to written protocols and in compliance
with prevailing laws and regulation(s). Documents and tracks
treatment plans, monitors inmate progress and reviews status of
inmates/residents to verify that treatment and therapeutic programs
are completed. Qualifications: Graduate from an accredited college
or university with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling,
Social Work or a closely related field is required. One (1) year of
experience in the mental health or substance use counseling field
is required. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted
for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. Where
applicable, must possess appropriate licensure/certification. A
valid driver's license is required. Minimum age requirement: Must
be at least 18 years of age. CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace &
EOE including Disability/Veteran. CoreCivic Job ID req31369. Posted
job title: Therapy Substance Use Counselor About CoreCivic
CoreCivic is a diversified, government-solutions company with the
scale and experience needed to solve tough government challenges in
cost-effective ways. We provide a broad range of solutions to
government partners that serve the public good through high-quality
corrections and detention management, innovative and cost-saving
real estate solutions, and a growing network of residential and
non-residential alternatives to incarceration to help address
America's recidivism crisis. Benefits Holiday Pay 401k retirement
plan Medical benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits Life
insurance
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