Drug And Alcohol Treatment Specialist 1

About This Role

This role involves conducting clinical assessments and delivering therapy to substance-dependent inmates at SCI Waymart. The specialist will facilitate the development of individualized treatment plans and promote cognitive and behavioral changes to support successful reentry into the community.

Responsibilities

• Perform entry-level professional duties focused on the rehabilitation of substance-dependent inmates
• Conduct initial assessments and interviews to establish preliminary programming recommendations
• Facilitate the development of individualized treatment and recovery plans
• Deliver individual and group therapy
• Coordinate self-help programs
• Maintain meticulous patient records
• Serve as a vital member of the multidisciplinary treatment team
• Promote cognitive and behavioral changes in inmates that will support their successful reentry into the community

Requirements

• One year of para-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 Corrections Counselor or Social Worker (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); OR
• One year 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 college credits in the behavioral sciences; OR
• A master's degree with major course work in addictions science, psychology or social work; OR
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 18 college credits in the behavioral sciences.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA
• Meet PA residency requirement
• Pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements

Qualifications

• Master's degree with major course work in addictions science, psychology or social work OR Bachelor's degree that includes 18 college credits in the behavioral sciences
• One year of para-professional experience providing drug and alcohol counseling services or one year professional experience providing drug and alcohol counseling services or one year as a Corrections Counselor or Social Worker.

Benefits

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