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The Bucks County Drug & Alcohol Commission (BCDAC, Inc.) is seeking a Drug and Alcohol Specialist-Substance Abuse Counselor to provide recovery-oriented intervention services to male and female inmates dealing with substance use and/or co-occurring disorders at the Bucks County Correctional Facility (BCCF). The BCCF is located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. The position requires an on-site presence five (5) days per week, Monday through Friday 8 AM to 4 PM.
Key Responsibilities:
• Screening/assessment, individual and group educational/intervention sessions, case coordination, and education
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining partnerships with internal Corrections staff and other community providers to coordinate services
• Maintaining case records and documentation, as required
• Enhancement of, or development of, new curriculum, as required
• Attending staff meetings, conferences, training, and other activities, as required
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree and
• State-recognized substance abuse counseling certification (e.g., CADC, CASAC, LADC, etc.)
• A minimum of 3 years of direct documented experience in substance use disorder or a behavioral health treatment program
• Be conscious of programming within a correctional setting, have awareness of group dynamics, delivery of services, and cognitive behavioral approaches in a correctional setting or in working with individuals within the correctional systems
• Understanding of addiction, treatment modalities, and recovery support systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred:
• Master’s degree or above from an accredited college with a major in chemical de-pendency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in human services) or other related field which includes a practicum in a health or hu-man services agency
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
• Experience working with diverse populations, including individuals with co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Knowledge of local and state resources for substance abuse and mental health ser-vices
How to Apply
Candidates interested in applying for this position should email a written resume along with a cover letter to Becca Rosen, HR/Training Coordinator at rlrosen@buckscounty.org. Applicants requiring accommodation, for any part of the application and/or interview process, should contact Human Resources at 215-444-2710 or rlrosen@buckscounty.org
Bucks County Drug & Alcohol Commission, Inc. embraces diversity in our community and workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All hiring, promotions, demotions, training, and other opportunities are based on qualifications and without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability.