Correctional Treatment Specialist (Drug Abuse Treatment Specialist)
Provides individual and group counseling/therapy to inmates with drug abuse problems within the BOP's treatment framework. Responsible for the education of prison staff about drug abuse, drug abuse treatment and the local prison program.Administers eligibility and psycho-social assessments as the basis for individual treatment planning. Responsible for providing residential and/or non-residential treatment to offenders who volunteer for treatment and are diagnosed with a drug use disorder.Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis. To be considered for the position, you must meet the following:
Basic Requirements:
A. Degree:
that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences.ORB. Combination of education and experience - that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences, and that provided applicants with knowledge of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a 4-year degree as shown in A above.Evaluation of Education - Courses, such as sociology, correctional administration, criminal justice, government/political science, psychology, social work, counseling, and other related social or behavioral science courses may be used to satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement.Evaluation of Experience - Experience must have been gained in (1) casework in a correctional institution or in another criminal justice setting; (2) counseling in any setting, provided it required diagnostic or treatment planning skills to achieve specific social or occupational goals; or (3) work treating persons in need of social rehabilitation.ANDIn addition to meeting the above Basic Requirements above, all applicants must have the following:
Education:
Two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree.Graduate Education must have been in corrections or a related field, such as criminal justice, sociology, psychology, counseling, social work, or other course work related to the position. OR
Experience:
You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level in federal service. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled.Some examples of this qualifying experience are:
Experience in developing and providing multi-session presentations or lectures to groups. Experience in preparing reports which required analyzing data from multiple sources. Experience in providing group and individual substance abuse treatment services in a correctional population. Experience developing discharge reports and follow-up treatment for inmates who are releasing to the community. ORCombination of Education and
Experience:
Combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. Only graduate level education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade may be combined with experience. This experience must have equipped you with the qualifications to perform the major duties of this position as described above.ANDSelective Factors:
Applicants applying for this position, MUST also possess one of the following Selective Factors. In the event you do not possess the Selective Factor, you will be found ineligible for the position. 12 semester hours of undergraduate course work in addictive disorders including 3 credit hours as an intern in a substance treatment facility. Certification acquired through passing a proctored examination, from a State or nationally accredited certifying body is preferred in addition to the qualification requirement listed above. OR 12 months, full-time, professional experience in treating (counseling) addictive disorders. NOTE:
ALL applicants must clearly address the Selective Factor in their resume and MUST provide supporting transcripts if using education. This documentation MUST be received in the announcing office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.If applicable, credit will be given for paid or unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as number of hours worked per week) spent in the activities. Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Basic Requirements:
A. Degree:
that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences.ORB. Combination of education and experience - that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences, and that provided applicants with knowledge of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a 4-year degree as shown in A above.Evaluation of Education - Courses, such as sociology, correctional administration, criminal justice, government/political science, psychology, social work, counseling, and other related social or behavioral science courses may be used to satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement.Evaluation of Experience - Experience must have been gained in (1) casework in a correctional institution or in another criminal justice setting; (2) counseling in any setting, provided it required diagnostic or treatment planning skills to achieve specific social or occupational goals; or (3) work treating persons in need of social rehabilitation.ANDIn addition to meeting the above Basic Requirements above, all applicants must have the following:
Education:
Two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree.Graduate Education must have been in corrections or a related field, such as criminal justice, sociology, psychology, counseling, social work, or other course work related to the position. OR
Experience:
You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level in federal service. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled.Some examples of this qualifying experience are:
Experience in developing and providing multi-session presentations or lectures to groups. Experience in preparing reports which required analyzing data from multiple sources. Experience in providing group and individual substance abuse treatment services in a correctional population. Experience developing discharge reports and follow-up treatment for inmates who are releasing to the community. ORCombination of Education and
Experience:
Combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. Only graduate level education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade may be combined with experience. This experience must have equipped you with the qualifications to perform the major duties of this position as described above.ANDSelective Factors:
Applicants applying for this position, MUST also possess one of the following Selective Factors. In the event you do not possess the Selective Factor, you will be found ineligible for the position. 12 semester hours of undergraduate course work in addictive disorders including 3 credit hours as an intern in a substance treatment facility. Certification acquired through passing a proctored examination, from a State or nationally accredited certifying body is preferred in addition to the qualification requirement listed above. OR 12 months, full-time, professional experience in treating (counseling) addictive disorders. NOTE:
ALL applicants must clearly address the Selective Factor in their resume and MUST provide supporting transcripts if using education. This documentation MUST be received in the announcing office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.If applicable, credit will be given for paid or unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as number of hours worked per week) spent in the activities. Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.
- Department:
0101 Social Science - Salary Range:
$53,976 to $69,643 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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