Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist 2 - SCI Smithfield

Do you want to make a real impact by helping individuals work toward recovery as a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist 2 with the Department of Corrections? In this position, you lead treatment sessions, provide counseling, and help maintain a productive environment for change at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Smithfield. You support program goals and guide participants through structured therapeutic activities. Become part of a mission-driven team that values encouragement, focus, and steady progress. This role centers on providing counseling, leading treatment programs, and supporting rehabilitation efforts for inmates with substance-related needs. As a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist 2, you will perform the following duties: Program Facilitation: Lead groups in therapeutic community or outpatient settings and support cognitive and behavioral growth Case Management: Develop case files, maintain charts, and create treatment plans that match program needs Counseling Services: Conduct individual and group sessions and coordinate with community agencies and resources Assessment Duties: Complete evaluations and make recommendations based on inmate needs and program guidelines Recovery Support: Coordinate meetings such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, or Double Trouble Recovery, and manage enrollment and attendance Training Assistance: Provide guidance to new specialists and attend required training to maintain skills Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information Full-time employment, 40 hours per week Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 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 $64,574.00 (before taxes). 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); or 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 You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines. Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements. Veterans Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: Your score may be lower than deserved. You may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of Pennsylvania