ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRY

Address:

801 East Jefferson Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85034

Salary:  $95,000.00

Grade: 24

Closing Date: 3/31/26

The Substance Abuse Treatment Coordinator will monitor and oversee substance abuse programs at all of our state and private complexes. The Substance Abuse Treatment Coordinator will also be responsible for developing a plan to increase the Department's substance abuse treatment capacity. The Substance Abuse Treatment Coordinator will work under the Counseling and Treatment Services Administrator to monitor and increase substance abuse capacity. This position will supervise others. In addition, this position is required to drive on state business. Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment.

-Develops and monitors the Substance Abuse Treatment Capacity Plan to increase substance abuse services
-Works with ADCRR, private prisons, and substance abuse contractors to deploy and maintain the Substance Abuse Capacity Plan
-Develops and maintains spreadsheets
-Monitors all reports related to capacity issues
-Develops statistical reports and measurements to ensure compliance with the Substance Abuse Capacity Plan
-Ensures compliance with program metrics
-Ensures Arizona Correctional Information System (ACIS) reports are accurate
-Coordinates with operations to resolve facility and movement issues
-Works with the Office of Continuous Improvement (OCI) for continuous improvement and problem-solving meetings
-Completes root-cause analysis, processes mapping, and utilizes LEAN principles
-Works with Human Resources (HR) and the Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) to develop strategic plans for hiring substance abuse counselors
-Participates in recruitment activities
-Attends and facilitates huddle board meetings, business reviews, and problem-solving meetings
-Meets with community vendors to increase the amount of substance abuse contractors
-Develops and recommends policy and process improvements
-Reviews policies to ensure current practices are accurately reflected
-Ensures clinical supervision is in accordance with Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (ABBHE) standards
-Ensures programs are provided in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
-Plans and coordinates meetings
-Administers evaluations and manages schedules
-Drives on State business
-Perform other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge of:
-Project management
-Personal computers and various software such as Microsoft Office and Google Suite
-Principles and practices of management supervision
-Security practices and adult learning processes
-ADCRR policies, procedures and security practices
-English language for Business including grammar and spelling
-LEAN processes

Skill in:
-Organization and time management
-Verbal and written communication
-Building and maintaining interpersonal relationships
-Problem-solving and active listening
-Collecting and maintaining accurate data
-Google Sheets and industry standards
-Utilizing project management tools

Ability to:
-Manage and track a detail-intensive or high-visibility project
-Develop and maintain complicated spreadsheets and graphs
-Interact professionally with ADCRR staff and the public
-Work in a prison environment
-Collect and maintain data
-Work independently with minimal supervision

-Master’s degree from an accredited school
-Three (3) or more years of progressive managerial experience
-Experience with corrections or ADCRR policies and procedures
-Counseling licenses from the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation and drug test consistent with Arizona Revised Statutes.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:
- Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
- Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
- Exceptional retirement program
- Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
- An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.