Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist 1 – SCI Phoenix New Position Available In Montgomery, Pennsylvania

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Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist 1•SCI Phoenix

Salary
$55,436.00•$84,332.00 Annually
Location Montgomery County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number

CS-2025-27841-38420

Department
Department of Corrections
Division
CR PHX Trmt Svcs
Opening Date
06/20/2025
Closing Date
7/4/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
38420
Position Number
00146581
Union
SEIU Local 668
Bargaining Unit
F4
Pay Group
ST06
Bureau / Division Code
00115450
Bureau / Division
State Correctional Institution at Phoenix
Worksite Address
1200 Mokychic Drive
City
Collegeville, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
19426
Contact Name
James Torres
Contact Phone
717.705,4512
Contact Email
jatorres@pa.gov

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
THE

POSITION

Join our team at the Department of Corrections (DOC) and make a difference in the lives of those struggling with addiction. As a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist 1, you will have the opportunity to contribute to public safety in Pennsylvania while playing a crucial role in helping individuals in need. Do not hesitate to apply for this exciting career opportunity at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Phoenix and be a part of something meaningful!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist 1, you will provide treatment services for alcohol and other drugs to the inmate population within both outpatient and therapeutic programs. You will conduct initial assessment interviews, make preliminary recommendations for programming needs, provide individual and group therapy, and monitor or coordinate self-help groups. Join us in our mission to reduce criminal behavior by providing individualized treatment and education to offenders, resulting in successful community reintegration through accountability and positive change.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday•Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.

Telework:

You will not have the option to telework in this position.

Salary:

Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $55,436.00 (before taxes). 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 para-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 Corrections Counselor or Social Worker (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
One year 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 college credits in the behavioral sciences; or
A master’s degree with major course work in addictions science, psychology or social work; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 18 college credits in the behavioral sciences.
Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements:

Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements. 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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
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.