Correctional Drug Abuse Treatment Specialist

Bureau of Prisons Yankton, South Dakota $ 63,780 – $ 97,087

Full-time Closes 13 Nov 2026 · 8 days left

Yankton, South Dakota $ 63,780 – $ 97,087 Full-time Closes 13 Nov 2026

What the job is
This job is for a Correctional Drug Abuse Treatment Specialist in Yankton, South Dakota. You work in a federal prison. You help people who use drugs. You keep the prison safe and help people get ready to return to the community.

What you will do
You give one‑to‑one counseling and group talks about drugs. You teach people about drug use and how to change their behavior. You run drug‑abuse treatment programs. You do tests and make treatment plans. You teach prison staff about drug abuse and treatment. You keep the prison secure and follow all security rules.

What you need
You must be a U.S. citizen. You should have a bachelor’s degree. You need experience with drug‑abuse treatment or counseling. You should be able to work in a security environment. You must meet the CTAP/ICTAP rules if you are a displaced federal employee.

What you will get
You get a salary between $63,780 and $97,087. You get a full‑time position. You work on site in Yankton. You have benefits like health insurance and retirement. You work for the Bureau of Prisons.