Transition Specialist
Spectrum Health Systems
Summary
Indian Creek Correctional Center is a level 2 medium security prison. This facility provides specialized treatment services to individuals with substance use disorder.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Providing group education, release planning, case management, and re-entry preparation services to the clients who have completed the Cognitive Therapeutic Community program at Indian Creek Correctional Center and are within 90 days of their release from incarceration
- Arranging continuing care needs for the returning citizens to prepare them to meet their various treatment, support, and living needs once they are released from incarceration
- Facilitates Thinking for a Change classes, attends Re-Entry Council meetings in the Tidewater area, and sponsors outside vendors to conduct workshops and seminars for the returning citizens
- Working closely with Virginia Department of Corrections personnel to ensure quality services and promote a healing environment where people with substance use disorders can learn to live in recovery as returning citizens
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Services field is required
- State certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) in the state of Virginia or similar certification/license recognized by the Virginia Board of Professional Counselors is required within two (2) years of signing job description
- Case management experience is required
- Experience working in the substance abuse treatment field is preferred
- Experience working within a correctional or secure environment is a plus
- Experience working in Therapeutic Community model programs is a plus
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Services field is required
- State certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) in the state of Virginia or similar certification/license recognized by the Virginia Board of Professional Counselors is required within two (2) years of signing job description
- Case management experience is required
- Experience working in the substance abuse treatment field is preferred
- Experience working within a correctional or secure environment is a plus
- Experience working in Therapeutic Community model programs is a plus
Benefits
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Voluntary Insurances
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Loan Repayment Options
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounts on Services & Entertainment
Company overview
Spectrum Health Systems is a leading non-profit provider of evidence-based substance use disorder and mental health treatment services, founded in 1969 and headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts. As New England's premier addiction treatment organization, Spectrum offers a comprehensive continuum of CARF-accredited services including inpatient detoxification, clinical stabilization, residential treatment, outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment, and peer recovery support. The organization operates five inpatient facilities, fifteen outpatient clinics, and five peer recovery support centers across Massachusetts, serving over 15,000 individuals annually through more than 55 treatment programs. Spectrum has pioneered innovative approaches such as mobile opioid use disorder treatment vans and specialized programs for juvenile offenders and justice-involved individuals. With a workforce of 1,001-5,000 employees, the organization maintains a strong commitment to breaking down barriers to care and increasing access to treatment while adapting to evolving research on substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions.