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Substance Abuse Counselor II (DL) - Honolulu, Oahu
Salary
$4,725.00 Monthly
Location
Honolulu
Job Type
Various
Job Number
26-221LM
Department
1st Circuit
Division
ACSB/Specialty Court Section
Opening Date
10/04/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Position Specific Description
Recruitment Number 26-221LM, Substance Abuse Counselor II (DL), SR-18, Honolulu, Oahu.
Note: These positions require a current and valid drivers license to operate a motor vehicle.
Summary of Duties
Provides professional substance abuse counseling, education and rehabilitative services to offenders that range from those with minimal problems to those with substance abuse problems and other coexisting conditions; participates in a multi-disciplinary assessment in the development, implementation and modification of individualized treatment plans; assists in and/or conducts educational classes; and performs other duties as required.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Education Requirement: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in psychology, sociology, social work, criminal justice administration, substance abuse counseling, educational counseling, or a related field of counseling or mental health.
Excess responsible work experience of the type and quality as described below in the Specialized Experience may be substituted for the Bachelors degree on a year-for-year basis.
Specialized Experience: Progressively responsible professional substance abuse counseling experience providing direct alcohol and drug treatment services to individuals and/or families in a treatment program or drug court setting. Such work experience should have demonstrated the application of the Twelve (12) Core Functions; substance abuse specific education; and education on professional ethics, federal regulations, confidentiality of records, HIV and AIDS issues tailored to the substance abuse counseling profession.
General Experience Requirement: One-half (1/2) year of progressively responsible professional work experience providing counseling to individuals and/or their families which demonstrated the application of behavioral and social sciences. Examples of qualifying experience are the performance of duties such as juvenile or family counseling, educational counseling and/or guidance, vocational rehabilitation, psychological counseling, probation or parole services counseling.
Substitution Allowed: Partial completion of a Masters degree (minimum of 30 semester credit hours) in substance abuse counseling, social work, sociology, psychology, counseling psychology, educational psychology, other counseling or a mental health field counseling, or criminal justice administration from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the one-half (1/2) year of General Experience.
Selective Certification Requirement - Drivers License: Applicants must possess a current and valid drivers license to operate a motor vehicle.
Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Requirement (28 CFR 115.17, 115.117, 115.217 and 115.317): For these positions, applicants may have contact with detainees in juvenile facilities and lockups, with inmates detained in a prison or jail, or with residents of community confinement facilities.
In accordance with the Federal PREA Law, the Hawaii State Judiciary shall not hire or promote anyone who may have contact with detainees in juvenile facilities and lockups, with inmates detained in a prison or jail, or with residents of community confinement facilities who:
a. Has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution;
b. Has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse;
c. Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in b above; or
d. Has been the subject of substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or sexual harassment, or resigned during a pending investigation of alleged sexual abuse or sexual harassment.
Supplemental Information
Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to Recruitment@courts.hawaii.gov, or mailed to the following address: Hawaii State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.
Education: If you are using education as a substitution for experience, you must submit a copy of your transcript(s) or diploma(s) at the time of application. If you are selected for a position, we will request an official transcript (not a copy) at a later date. The official transcript must indicate completion of the training and/or the awarding of the appropriate degree.
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Civil service employees are eligible for a range of benefits, including, but not limited to, the following:
Up to 13 paid holidays each year, and 14 during election years
Up to 21 vacation leave days per year
Up to 21 sick leave days per year
Reasonable time off with pay for jury or witness duty, death in the family, for certain military duty, and for donating to the Blood Bank
Employer contribution to premiums for enrollment in the state sponsored medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plans
Free life insurance policy for employees and retirees
Deferred compensation retirement savings plan
State retirement plan for eligible employees
Judiciary employees may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information: https://studentaid.gov/
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The above benefits are subject to modification or termination due to changes in statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and/or policies, etc. This summary does not constitute a legal document or contract. Benefits may vary by type of employment and employment conditions.
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Selective Certification Requirement - Drivers License: Applicants must possess a current and valid drivers license to operate a motor vehicle. If you do not have a current and valid drivers license, your application will be rejected.
Do you possess a current and valid drivers license to operate a motor vehicle?
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Education Requirement: Which of the following choices best describes the highest level of college or university education you have completed?
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General Experience Requirement: Please describe your professional work experience providing counseling to individuals and/or their families which demonstrated the application of the behavioral and social sciences. In your description, include:
A. Name of Employer;
B. Your Job Title;
C. Dates of Employment (from month/year to month/year);
D. Average number of hours worked per week; and,
E. A description of your counseling experience with individuals and/or their families.
If you do not have such experience, write "None" in the space below.
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Transcripts, Certifications, and other verifying documents: You must attach or mail copies of official transcripts, certifications, or other verifying documents at the time of application. If these documents are not received within two weeks after receipt of your application, your application may be rejected as incomplete.
If you are selected, we will need an original official transcript (not a copy) indicating the completion of the required training or course work and the awarding of the appropriate degree, certification, or other credential.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Before submitting your application, be sure to review your application for completeness and accuracy. Failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in your application being rejected.
Therefore, it is important that you provide:
Employer Name;
Your official job title;
Dates of employment (from-to, month/year);
Hours worked per week; and,
A detailed description of your duties for each job listed on your application.
If you choose to submit a resume in addition to your application, be sure it includes the same employment information mentioned above.
Required Question
Employer Hawai`i State Judiciary
Address 426 Queen Street, First Floor
Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813
Phone (808)539-4949
1 (800) 493-9298
Website http://www.courts.state.hi.us