Corrections Substance Abuse Treatment Specialist (Reentry)

Federal Bureau of Prisons; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Bureau of Prisons is seeking corrections professionals who promote a humane, secure environment and help prepare inmates for successful reentry into communities. The role requires substantial behavioral or social science coursework and experience in correctional settings or clinical treatment, plus graduate study in corrections or related fields.

Applicants must address selective factors including graduate coursework in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or social work, or

Qualifications

• At least 24 semester hours in behavioral or social sciences to satisfy basic education requirements.
• Experience in casework in a correctional or criminal justice setting, counseling with diagnostic/treatment planning, or work in social rehabilitation.
• Graduate education leading to a master's degree or higher in corrections or related field (criminal justice, psychology, sociology, counseling, social work).
• One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level or combinations of education and experience.
• Selective factors: 12 semester hours of graduate coursework in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or social work including practicum/internship in a clinical treatment setting, or 12 months full-time professional experience in treating individuals with mental health or substance use disorders.

Job description

The Federal Bureau of Prisons is seeking corrections professionals who promote a humane, secure environment and help prepare inmates for successful reentry into communities. The role requires substantial behavioral or social science coursework and experience in correctional settings or clinical treatment, plus graduate study in corrections or related fields.

Applicants must address selective factors including graduate coursework in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or social work, or