Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist 1 - SCI Mahanoy
About The Position
The Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist 1 for the Department of Corrections offers a meaningful way to support individuals working toward recovery. This role introduces you to structured treatment programs where you help guide positive growth. You will gain valuable experience through supervised counseling and group facilitation. Step into a position that builds your skills while making a real impact! This role focuses on providing entry-level counseling, treatment planning, and support to individuals working to overcome substance use challenges. You will participate in structured programs, maintain accurate documentation, and work with a multidisciplinary team. As a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist 1 at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Mahanoy, you will perform the following duties: Treatment Support: Assist in preparing individualized plans and providing supervised counseling sessions. Group Facilitation: Lead assigned therapeutic groups and help form new groups as needed. Record Keeping: Maintain treatment records and complete required summaries in accordance with regulations. Assessment Assistance: Conduct assessments with supervisor guidance to develop appropriate recommendations. Team Participation: Take part in team meetings with staff involved in inmate care and programming. Training Participation: Attend required training to develop counseling knowledge and position skills.
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"
- 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)
- 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
- A master's degree with major course work in addictions science, psychology or social work
- An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 18 college credits in the behavioral sciences
- Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree
- Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required
- Meet the PA residency requirement
- Be able to perform essential job functions
- Pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements
Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing individualized plans and providing supervised counseling sessions
- Lead assigned therapeutic groups and help form new groups as needed
- Maintain treatment records and complete required summaries in accordance with regulations
- Conduct assessments with supervisor guidance to develop appropriate recommendations
- Take part in team meetings with staff involved in inmate care and programming
- Attend required training to develop counseling knowledge and position skills
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
