Correctional Treatment Specialist (Drug Abuse Treatment Specialist)

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Basic Requirements To be considered for the position, you must meet the following: A. Degree: Must have included at least 24 semester hours of coursework in the behavioral or social sciences. B. Combination of education and experience: Must have included at least 24 semester hours of coursework in the behavioral or social sciences and provided applicants with 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: Casework in a correctional institution or another criminal justice setting; Counseling in any setting, provided it required diagnostic or treatment planning skills to achieve specific social or occupational goals; Work treating persons in need of social rehabilitation. Graduate Education Requirements In addition to meeting the above Basic Requirements, all applicants must have the following: GL‑09: Two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master’s degree or equivalent graduate degree, must have been in corrections or a related field, such as criminal justice, sociology, psychology, counseling, social work, or other related coursework. GS‑11: Three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree, must have been in corrections or a related field, such as criminal justice, sociology, psychology, counseling, social work, or other related coursework. Specialized Experience OR experience: 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 have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled. GL‑09 examples: Experience in developing and providing multi‑session presentations or lectures to groups; experience in preparing reports which required analyzing data from multiple sources; experience in providing group and individual substance abuse treatment services in a correctional population; experience developing discharge reports and follow‑up treatment for inmates who are releasing to the community. GS‑11 examples: Experience performing comprehensive evaluations on substance abusers; experience conducting assessments and testing instruments as needed or recommended by the Drug Abuse Treatment Coordinator; experience utilizing cognitive behavioral treatment techniques; experience in developing substance abuse treatment plans for offenders or individuals in a drug treatment program. Selective Factors Applicants must possess one of the following selective factors. If you do not possess the selective factor, you will be found ineligible for this position. GL‑09: 12 semester hours of graduate coursework in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or social work including three semester hours as an intern/practicum student in a clinical treatment setting; OR 12 months, full‑time, professional experience in treating (developing treatment plans, conducting individual and group therapy) individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders. GS‑11: 24 semester hours of graduate coursework in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or social work including six semester hours as an intern/practicum student in a clinical treatment setting; OR 24 months, full‑time, professional experience in treating (developing treatment plans, conducting individual and group therapy) individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders. Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application. #J-18808-Ljbffr PVH (Tommy Hilfiger/Calvin Klein)