Substance Abuse Counselor I (DL) - Honolulu, Oahu

About the role

Substance Abuse Counselor I (DL), SR‑16, Honolulu, Oahu. These positions require a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional substance abuse counseling, education and rehabilitative services to offenders with minimal problems in accordance with defined policies and procedures and specific supervisory instructions.
• Participates in a multi‑disciplinary assessment in the development, implementation and modification of individualized treatment plans.
• May assist in the preparation of educational classes.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Education: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in psychology, sociology, social work, criminal justice administration, substance abuse counseling, educational counseling, or a related field of counseling or mental health.
• Experience substitution: Excess responsible work experience of the type and quality described below may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Specialized experience: Progressively responsible professional substance abuse counseling experience providing direct alcohol and drug treatment services to individuals and/or families in a treatment program or drug court setting; must demonstrate application of the Twelve (12) Core Functions, substance‑specific education, and education on professional ethics, federal regulations, confidentiality of records, and HIV/AIDS issues tailored to the substance abuse counseling profession.
• Certification: Current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.
• PREA compliance: Must not have engaged in, been convicted of, or been adjudicated for sexual abuse or sexual harassment as defined by the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), and must not have resigned during a pending investigation of such allegations.