Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist 2 - SCI Phoenix

THE POSITION

Are you ready to take the next step in your professional career by helping individuals struggling with addiction? The Department of Corrections (DOC), State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Phoenix is seeking a highly motivated and passionate Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist. Our team provides essential treatment and rehabilitative services that empower inmates to achieve recovery goals and become healthy. If you want to make a profound impact in the lives of others by providing treatment and education, then we encourage you to apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist 2, you will provide casework and counseling services to rehabilitating inmates struggling with substance abuse and dependency. You will provide care and treatment as well as oversee the Therapeutic Community (TC) programs and outpatient programs. You will also conduct three-phase group meetings, lead the Opioid Use Disorder Track Group, and facilitate the Helping Men in Recovery Group. This role requires thorough understanding of the processes and techniques used to rehabilitate inmates combined with a genuine desire to promote positive cognitive and behavioral changes that will enhance successful reentry into the community. In addition, you will participate in treatment team and multi-disciplinary team meetings, attend training sessions, and complete discharge summaries, classification summaries, and parole summaries.

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Work Schedule and Additional Information :

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 7 : 30 AM to 4 : 00 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 within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $63,301.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam / junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

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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.

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