Correctional Treatment Specialist; Drug Abuse Treatment Specialist

Overview

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

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The original description focuses on qualifications; responsibilities are implied by the role. If additional specific duties exist, they should be added here to clearly define the position.)

A. Degree: that included at least 24 semester hours of coursework in the behavioral or social sciences.

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B. Combination of education and experience that included at least 24 semester hours of coursework in the behavioral or social sciences, and that provided knowledge equivalent to a 4-year degree as shown in A above.

Evaluation of Education – Courses such as sociology, correctional administration, criminal justice, government/political science, psychology, social work, counseling, and other related social or behavioral science courses may be used to satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement.

Evaluation of Experience – Experience must have been gained in (1) casework in a correctional institution or in another criminal justice setting; (2) counseling in any setting requiring diagnostic or treatment planning skills to achieve specific social or occupational goals; or (3) work with persons needing social rehabilitation.

In addition to meeting the above Basic Requirements, all applicants must have the following:

GL-09
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Two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree.

GS-11
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Three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree. Graduate education must have been in corrections or a related field, such as criminal justice, sociology, psychology, counseling, social work, or other coursework related to the position.

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GL-09 and GS-11: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. This experience must equip you with knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position and must typically be in or related to the position.

Some qualifying examples:

• Experience in developing and providing multi-session presentations or lectures to groups.
• Experience in preparing reports that analyze data from multiple sources.
• Experience in providing group and individual substance abuse treatment services in a correctional population.
• Experience in developing discharge reports and follow-up treatment for inmates who are releasing to the community.

• Experience performing comprehensive evaluations on substance abusers.
• Experience conducting assessments and using testing instruments as needed or recommended by the Drug Abuse Treatment Coordinator.
• Experience utilizing cognitive behavioral treatment techniques.
• Experience developing substance abuse treatment plans for offenders or individuals in a drug treatment program.

Combination of

Education and Experience:

Combinations of graduate level education and specialized experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. Only graduate level education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade may be combined with experience. This must equip you with the qualifications to perform the major duties of this position.

Note: The original text uses a heading with a lection factor; the information below lists Selective Factors. Applicants must possess one of the following Selective Factors. If you do not, you may be ineligible for this position.

GL-09:

• 12 semester hours of graduate coursework in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or social work, including three (3) semester hours as an intern/practicum in a clinical setting.

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• 12 months of full-time, professional experience in treating individuals…