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.

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• A. Degree:
  Include at least 24 semester hours of coursework in the behavioral or social sciences.
• B. Combination of education and experience:
  Include at least 24 semester hours of coursework in the behavioral or social sciences, equivalent to a 4‑year degree as in
  
  A.

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 in 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 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.
• GS‑11:
  Three years of progressively higher‑level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree.

Graduate education must have been in corrections or a related field, such as criminal justice, sociology, psychology, counseling, social work, or other coursework related to the position.

• GL‑09: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level, equipped with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position, typically in or related to the position to be filled.

Examples of qualifying experience for GL‑09:

• 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: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level, equipped with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position, typically 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.

GL‑09 and GS‑11:
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 equip you with the qualifications to perform the major duties of this position.

Applicants applying for this position MUST possess one of the following Selective Factors. In the event you do not possess the selective factor, you will be found ineligible for this position.

• 12 semester hours of graduate coursework in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or social work including three (3) semester hours as an intern/practicum student in a clinical…