Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist 2 - Torrance State Hospital
Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist 2 - Torrance State Hospital
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$ 58035 - 88235
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Make a difference in the lives of people with alcohol and substance dependency! The Department of Human Services is seeking a motivated and compassionate Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist 2 to provide support to individuals at Torrance State Hospital. If you are looking for a new and exciting way to use your drug and alcohol treatment experience and help others apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist 2 you will be responsible for the care treatment and rehabilitation of residents within a drug and alcohol abuse treatment program at Torrance State Hospital. In this position you will provide assessments and counseling relevant to alcohol and drug problems with selected patients diagnosed with cooccurring disorders. You can expect to coordinate with other professionals and contribute to treatment planning staff education and performance improvement activities related to alcohol and drug abuse treatment. Additionally you will work with clients who are involved in the legal system and who may face challenges with the legal system or when returning to the community.
Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Fulltime employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday Friday with a 30minute lunch. This may change based on operational needs.
- Overtime as needed as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous may occur in the evening hours after 4:00 PM.
- Free parking!
- Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary:In some cases the starting salary may be nonnegotiable.
- 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
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- One year of paraprofessional 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;or
- One year of experience as a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist 1(Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title as determined by the Office of Administration);or
- Two years of professional experience providing drug and alcohol counseling services directly to clients in a social work setting; and a bachelors 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 masters 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:
- You must pass a background investigation.
- A conditional offer of employment will requirea 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 and click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at .
Telecommunications 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.
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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing 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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
