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.

• A. Degree — at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences.

• B. Combination of education and experience — at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences and knowledge of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a 4‑year degree.

• 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 (1) casework in a correctional institution or another criminal‑justice setting; (2) counseling in any setting that required diagnostic or treatment‑planning skills to achieve specific social or occupational goals; or (3) work treating persons in need of social rehabilitation.

In addition to the Basic Requirements above, you must have:

Three years of progressively higher‑level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in corrections or a related field such as criminal justice, sociology, psychology, counseling, social work, or other coursework related to the position.

You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled.

• 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.

Combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. Only graduate level education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade may be combined with experience. This experience must have equipped you with the qualifications to perform the major duties of this position as described above.

• 24 semester hours of graduate course work in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or social work including six (6) semester hours as an intern/practicum student in a clinical treatment setting.
• 24 months, full‑time, professional experience in treating (i.e., developing treatment plans, conducting individual and group therapy) individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders.

NOTE: All applicants must clearly address this professional experience in their resume to be found qualified. If applicable, credit will be given for paid or unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as number of hours worked per week) spent in the activities.

Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.