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| Job Title: | Drug Court Substance Abuse Counselor III - Maui |
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| Salary: |
$3,511.00 Monthly |
| Job Type: | Various |
| Location: | Maui |
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| Recruitment Number 07-516: Drug Court Substance Abuse Counselor III, SR-20, Maui. Note: Some positions may require a current driver's license. |
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| 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; and performs other duties as required. | |
| Minimum Qualification Requirements: | |
| Education Requirements: 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: One and one-half (1½) years for 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; substance abuse specific education; and education on professional ethics, federal regulations, confidentiality of records, HIV and AIDS issues tailored to the substance abuse counseling profession. Substitutions Allowed: 1. Possession of a Master’s degree in substance abuse counseling, social work, sociology, psychology, counseling psychology, educational psychology, other counseling or a mental health field counseling, or criminal justice administration from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one and one-half (1½) years of Specialized Experience. 2. Possession of a Ph.D. in substance abuse counseling, social work, sociology, psychology, counseling psychology, educational psychology, other counseling or a mental health field counseling, or criminal justice administration from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two and one-half (2½) years of Specialized Experience. Certification Requirement(s): Possession of a valid Hawaii Substance Abuse Counselor certificate is required. Certification must be maintained as defined by the Drug Court program policies; and standards set by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division, State of Hawaii, in accordance with the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium/Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse. |
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| Supplemental Information: | |
| Transcripts and Diplomas:You must submit a copy of your official transcripts or diploma and your current Hawaii Certified Substance Abuse Counselor certificate at the time of application. If you are selected, we will need an official transcript (not a copy) indicating the awarding of the appropriate degree(s). IMPORTANT NOTICE: Your supporting documents must arrive at this office within two weeks of the date you submit your online application. Applications without supporting documents (such as transcripts, licenses, and certifications) are considered incomplete, and no action will be taken on incomplete applications. |
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