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Substance Abuse Specialist

The State of Hawai'i is seeking candidates for the position of Substance Abuse Specialist. This role is located on the Island of Oahu and offers a salary range of $5,369 to $6,535 per month. The job posting will remain open until 30 applications are received. Please apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time.

The Substance Abuse Specialist serves as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, collaborating on assessment, development, and implementation of individualized treatment plans aimed at helping users overcome alcohol and/or substance use. These positions represent the senior-level substance abuse specialist, responsible for providing the most intensive and continuous professional substance abuse counseling, education, and rehabilitative services for the most complex cases.

To qualify, applicants must meet all of the following requirements: legal authorization to work in the United States, knowledge of pharmacological properties and effects of psychoactive substances, a bachelor's degree, and two and one-half years of progressively responsible professional work experience in substance abuse treatment. Some positions may require a valid driver's license.

The State of Hawai'i offers a range of benefits including paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, health insurance, group life insurance, retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, transportation benefits, and more. For more information on benefits, visit the State of Hawai'i's Benefits At-A-Glance.