Substance Abuse Counselor II (DL) - Honolulu, Oahu

Hawai`i State Judiciary • Honolulu, HI

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Provides professional substance abuse counseling, education and rehabilitative services to offenders that range from those with minimal problems to those with substance abuse problems and other coexisting conditions; participates in a multi-disciplinary assessment in the development, implementation and modification of individualized treatment plans; assists in and/or conducts educational classes; and performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in psychology, sociology, social work, criminal justice administration, substance abuse counseling, educational counseling, or a related field of counseling or mental health.
• Excess responsible work experience of the type and quality as described below in the Specialized Experience may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
• Progressively responsible professional substance abuse counseling experience providing direct alcohol and drug treatment services to individuals and/or families in a treatment program or drug court setting.
• Such work experience should have demonstrated the application of the Twelve (12) Core Functions; substance abuse specific education; and education on professional ethics, federal regulations, confidentiality of records, HIV and AIDS issues tailored to the substance abuse counseling profession.
• One-half (1/2) year of progressively responsible professional work experience providing counseling to individuals and/or their families which demonstrated the application of behavioral and social sciences.
• Applicants must possess a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional substance abuse counseling, education and rehabilitative services to offenders
• Participates in a multi-disciplinary assessment in the development, implementation and modification of individualized treatment plans
• Assists in and/or conducts educational classes
• Performs other duties as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level