APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$52,387.92 to
$78,341.76
PAY GRADE: 38
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
Applications accepted
until recruitment needs are satisfied
** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
The Position
Under administrative direction, the Correctional Substance Abuse Program Director develops, directs, and oversees the implementation and evaluation of statewide correctional substance abuse programming in the Department of Corrections.
Design, develop and modify statewide correctional substance abuse programming such as intensive in-patient and out-patient therapy, residential treatment, and education and prevention programs; develop or modify the department's substance abuse plan; acquire approval for the plan from appropriate department administrators; develop or modify the substance abuse treatment curriculum, operations and programming manual; develop a system-wide substance abuse education program; and locate resources and negotiate contracts with service providers.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, health science, or related field; three year of experience providing substance abuse counseling services as a certified or licensed substance abuse counselor; and three years of managerial experience which included responsibility for supervising counseling staff, developing and implementing program curriculum, acquiring program funding, and managing all components of a substance abuse treatment program; OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social work, psychology, health science, or related field; four years of experience providing substance abuse counseling services as a certified or licensed substance abuse counselor; and three years of managerial experience which included responsibility for supervising counseling staff, developing and implementing program curriculum, acquiring program funding, and managing all components of a substance abuse treatment program.
Special Requirements
A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
