Reference #: 4517129
THE POSITION
Are you experienced in the field of drug and alcohol treatment and searching for an opportunity to share your skills through a rewarding career in public service? The Department of Human Services, Warren State Hospital is seeking a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist 2 to join their team. This position performs assessment procedures and counseling relevant to alcohol and drug problems with a selected caseload of mentally ill patients. If this amazing opportunity to help others sounds like the career you have been looking for, apply now and see everything that a career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has to offer!DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist 2, under supervision of and coordination with other professionals, you will contribute to treatment planning, staff education, and quality assurance activities pertinent to alcohol and drug abuse treatment. You will conduct assessment procedures of newly admitted patients for indications of substance abuse problems and make either written or oral recommendations for appropriate treatment services. You will maintain an assigned caseload of patients who will receive individual drug and alcohol counseling on a weekly basis. In addition, you will maintain an assigned caseload of patients who will receive group drug and alcohol treatment services on a weekly basis.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
Overtime and travel as needed
FREE PARKING!
The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
One year of para-professional and one year of professional experience providing drug and alcohol counseling services directly to clients in a social work setting; and certification by the PA Chemical Abuse Certification Board as a "Certified Addictions Counselor"; orOne year of experience as a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist 1; or
Two years of professional experience providing drug and alcohol counseling services directly to clients in a social work setting; and a bachelor's degree that includes 18 credits in the behavioral sciences; or
One year of professional experience providing drug and alcohol counseling services directly to clients in a social work setting and a master's degree with major coursework in addictions science, psychology or social work; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 18 college credits in the behavioral sciences.Other Requirements:
You must meet thePA residency requirement.For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow thelinkand click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.Legal Requirements:
A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and drug screening.
This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.Veterans:Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [email protected] Relay Service (TRS):711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.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.