Substance Abuse Specialist V - Hawaii State Hospital - Kaneohe, Oahu

Job Posting

This job posting will remain open until 12 applications are received. Please apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time. There is one (1) current permanent, full-time vacancy position to fill. Salary: $6,221 to $7,568 per month (SR-24, Step D to I). Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

The Substance Abuse Specialist serves as a member of a multi-disciplinary team comprised of certified or licensed practitioners, social workers, and/or other public or private rehabilitative employees, groups or agencies collaborating on multi-disciplinary assessment, development and implementation, and evaluation of individualized treatment plans aimed at helping users overcome their alcohol and/or substance use; independently conducts a variety of educational, treatment and therapeutic related classes;

and participates in the development, evaluation, and modification of program policies and procedures, treatment approaches, and development and modification of substance abuse treatment education and related therapeutic classes and curriculum. The Substance Abuse Specialist V level reflects responsibility for planning, organizing, supervising, and coordinating all activities of an operational unit concerned with carrying out the day-to-day substance abuse treatment programs' activities.

This level provides full technical and administrative supervision over a staff of lower-level Substance Abuse Specialists. Responsibilities include defining unit/section objectives in accordance with branch policies and priorities, developing methods and procedures to achieve those objectives and supervising one or more positions at the Substance Abuse Specialist IV level. The current vacancy position is located in the Clinical Services Section, Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services Unit, Mental Illness and Substance Abuse Services (MISA) Program of the Hawaii State Hospital (HSH).

The primary purpose of this position is to manage the operations of the HSH MISA services/program which includes the development and implementation of the procedures and standards of care and quality improvement activities.

To qualify, you must meet ALL of the following requirements:
Legal Authorization to Work:
The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States. Please review the Prerequisite Knowledge and Abilities Required outlined in the Minimum Qualification Requirements link below, and which includes, in part, Knowledge of: fundamental concepts of pharmacological properties and effects of psychoactive substances on users;

fundamental concepts of behavioral, psychological, social and health effects of psychoactive substances on users; alcohol and drug use continuum in individuals; varying causes of addiction; the relationship between substance use and infectious diseases,...the effects of chronic substance use on individuals and the collateral effect on their families, significant others and communities;...Knowledge of: comprehensive and thorough knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of substance abuse treatment counseling, case management, and the concepts and theories which are guides for their use;

and effective work organization and staff utilization. Basic Education/

Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Specialized

Experience:

Three and one-half (3-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional work experience which involved assessing individuals and developing individualized treatment plans for alcohol and/or drug use intervention; and providing substance abuse counseling and education to individuals and/or groups in an alcohol and/or drug treatment program. Such experience MUST have demonstrated knowledge of the goals, objectives, principles, methods, standards, and techniques of substance abuse treatment.

Supervisory Aptitude:
Supervisory aptitude rather than actual supervisory experience may be accepted. This requirement will be considered to have been met when there is strong affirmative evidence of the necessary supervisory abilities and/or potential. Substitutions Allowed:
Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply. The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please  (Download PDF reader). 03426:101212:13:

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The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise…