Substance Use Treatment Specialist

POSTING DATE: 02/17/26
POSITION TITLE:  Substance Use Treatment Specialist
SALARY: $63,819.32 - $79,501.92                                                 GRADE:   15
HOURS : 40 HOURS STATUS: NAGE/Ad-Tech

The Substance Use Treatment Specialist shall follow the Norfolk Sheriff’s Department chain of command policy and work under the direct supervision of the Director of Programs & Education

in the provision of treatment services within the Norfolk Sheriff’s Office.


STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Shall provide evidence-based substance use disorder treatment services to offenders within the Norfolk County Sheriffs Office, including assessment, substance use counseling, and cognitive behavioral interventions.
• Shall be knowledgeable of and utilize NCSO approved assessment instruments, treatment curricula, and program materials.
• Shall work with the Director of Education and Programs on the administration and coordination of Treatment Programs, including required reporting, documentation, and program compliance.
• Shall introduce offenders to the principles, tools, and expectations for a substance-free lifestyle and successful community reintegration.
• Shall maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic treatment environment consistent with correctional standards.
• Shall conduct individual and group counseling sessions addressing substance use disorder, criminogenic thinking, and cognitive behavioral treatment goals.
• Shall recommend and incorporate films, books, and appropriate reading materials relevant to program curriculum and treatment objectives.
• Shall be responsible for gathering, maintaining, and compiling required administrative, clinical, and statistical records and documentation.
• Shall collaborate and communicate with internal departments, treatment staff, and external vendors regarding substance use disorder services within the Norfolk County Sheriff's Office.
• Shall comply with and adhere to ACA, NCCHC and DOC standards, Norfolk County Sheriff's Office policies, procedures, and program requirements.
• Shall assist in the care, custody, and supervision of offenders in accordance with established training, safety protocols, and institutional procedures.
• Shall assist with special projects and program initiatives as assigned.
• The Sheriff's of Norfolk County reserves the right to add or delete responsibilities as necessary to meet operational needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Professional Licensure required: Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor II (DPH)
• Substance abuse and CBT treatment experience preferred
• Work experience in a correctional or related environment preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND JOB CHARACTERISTICS:

• Communication skills
• Frequent communication of data
• Occasional direction, control and planning activity
• Occasional influencing people about ideas or things
• Frequent making generalizations evaluations or decisions based on measurable or verifiable criteria
• Frequent dealing with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
• Frequent performing repetitive or similar work
• Occasional performing under stress
• Constant precise attainment of set standards and/or policies
• Limited supervision (must be highly autonomous; show much independence)

HOURS:
40 hours per week. The schedule may vary according to the needs of the facility and may be set by the Sheriff or his designee.

LOCATION:
Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office
200 West Street
Dedham , MA 02026

Please submit cover letter, current resume and NCSO employment application to Sashell Thebaud, Human Resources Department 200 West Street, Dedham MA 02026, fax 781-461-1791, or via email [email protected].

NCSO is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.
M/F/D/V
All Applicants meeting Minimum Entrance Requirements will be considered for this position.