Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist

Overview

Are you ready to provide transformative clinical support to individuals seeking a fresh start? The State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Phoenix is seeking a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist 2 to deliver vital, evidence-based care within our rehabilitative team. In this role, you will empower personal change through dedicated counseling and education, making a lasting impact on individual lives and community safety.

If you are a mission-driven professional, we invite you to apply today!

As a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist 2, you will play a crucial role in helping inmates overcome their substance abuse issues and successfully reintegrate into society. You will provide individual counseling and case management services, as well as oversee therapeutic community and outpatient programs. Additionally, you will conduct group meetings focused on addressing opioid use disorder and promoting recovery. This position requires a deep understanding of the rehabilitation process and a strong desire to foster positive changes in behavior and thinking.

Furthermore, you will collaborate with other professionals, attend training sessions, and complete necessary documentation to support the successful reentry of inmates.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• Telework:
  You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:
  Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $63,301.00 (before taxes). However, a higher salary may be established in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of para-professional and one year of professional experience providing drug and alcohol counseling services directly to clients in a social work setting; and certification by the PA Chemical Abuse Certification Board as a "Certified Addictions Counselor"; or
• One year of experience as a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration)
• Two years of professional experience providing drug and alcohol counseling services directly to clients in a social work setting; and a bachelor s degree that includes 18 credits in the behavioral sciences; or
• One year of professional experience providing drug and alcohol counseling services directly to clients in a social work setting and a master s degree with major coursework in addictions science, psychology or social work; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 18 college credits in the behavioral sciences.

Other Requirements:

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum…