Substance Abuse Counselor IV (DL) - Honolulu, Oahu

Summary Of Duties

• Provides professional substance abuse counseling, education and rehabilitative services to the full range and variety of referred offenders;
• participates in a multi-disciplinary assessment in the development, implementation and modification of individualized treatment plans;
• independently conducts the full range and variety of educational classes;
• conducts a variety of therapeutic-related classes with assistance and supervision;
• participates in the development, implementation, evaluation, and modification of program policies, procedures, practices, case management approaches, curriculum and rehabilitative services;
• performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education Requirement: 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. Excess responsible work experience of the type and quality as described below in the Specialized Experience may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

Specialized Experience Requirement: Two and one-half (2½) years of 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. Such work experience should have demonstrated the application of the Twelve (12) Core Functions;