DOCCS Willard Drug Treatment Campus
7116 County Route 132Willard , NY 14588
E-Mail: stephanie.hubbard@doccs.ny.gov
Phone: (607) 869-5500 Ext: 1167
Division/Unit: Program Services/ASAT
Web Site: www.doccs.ny.gov
DOCCS Willard Drug Treatment Campus
7116 County Route 132Division/Unit: Program Services/ASAT
Web Site: www.doccs.ny.gov
Description:
Student candidates will learn theory and practices specific to the field of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling (ASAT), following the Therapeutic CommunityModel. Students will observe and participate in therapeutic groups under the direct supervision of ASAT counseling staff. They will assist staff in completing initial assessments, risk assessments and participate in the development of treatment plans for inmate clients. They will also become familiarized with the Criminal Justice System, from courts, to incarceration and release to the community. They will also develop clinical skills and professionalism while maintaining ethical standards in the field.
Skills: Professionalism (attire, punctuality, ability to follow established policies, etc), ability to address concerns through appropriate channels, with respect to functioning in a para-military environment (i.e. following chain of command), supportive of DOCCS Mission to improve public safety by providing a continuity of appropriate treatment services in safe and secure facilities where offenders' needs are addressed as they are prepared for release, followed by supportive services under community supervision to facilitate a succesful completion of their sentence.
Shift: 7:30am - 3:30pm, Monday - Friday
***Candidates must complete DOCCS Volunteer Registration and Training process in accordance with DOCCS Directive 4750 ("Volunteer Services Program"), including submitting for a Criminal History Check and TB Test.***
Skills:
Ability to maintain healthy boundaries
Effective listening skills
Internship Areas: Criminal Justice/Corrections, Human Services
Payment? Unpaid
Number of Hours: 30 or more
Location: Seneca
Number of Interns Needed: 3
Preferred Standing Senior
Minimum Standing: Junior
Degree Concentrations: Counseling, Criminal Justice/Homeland Security, Human Services, Psychology/Psychiatry, Social Work