Counselor Alaska Addiction Rehabilitation Services, Inc.

aarsrecovery; Wasilla (AK); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Alaska is looking for a compassionate Counselor to support individuals in recovery from substances. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in behavioral health and be certified as a Chemical Dependency Counselor Level 1. This full-time role involves guiding clients through their healing journey, conducting assessments, and facilitating group sessions. If you're passionate about making a difference, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Qualifications

• Must have experience in maintaining client records and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of dual diagnosis treatment issues is highly preferred.
• Candidates must be chemically free for at least 2 years if in recovery.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical treatment for clients in individual and group sessions.
• Guide clients in the preparation of individualized treatment plans.
• Perform intake assessments and maintain timely client records.

Skills

Behavioral health

Substance use disorder

Communication

Education

Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor Level 1

Job description

Counselor

Job Description

Job Summary
Alaska Addiction Rehabilitation Services Inc is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing compassionate, client-centered care for individuals on their journey to recovery from substances. Our team is passionate about making a difference in the lives of those we serve, and we are seeking a skilled and empathetic Counselor to join our mission-driven team.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in behavioral health, substance use disorder with a focus on providing support to individuals facing various challenges and dual diagnosis issues. As a Counselor, you will play a pivotal role in guiding clients through their healing journey.

Duties

• Provide clinical treatment functions for clients in individual and groups sessions using the client’s treatment plan as a guide.
• Maintain client records in timely, orderly manner according to the guidelines established in the agency treatment manual.
• Adhere to State and Federal confidentiality laws.
• Perform intake assessment interviews using the bio-psychosocial assessment documents, DSM-5, and ASAM.
• Guide clients in the preparation of an individualized treatment plan.
• Prepare for and participates in weekly client case reviews.
• Facilitate psycho-educational and process groups.

Requirements

• Must be certified, as a Chemical Dependency Counselor Level 1.
• Prefer some experience working in a residential setting.
• Must be knowledgeable of the interaction between chemical dependency and mental illness and the treatment issues related to dual disorders.
• Is able to communicate effectively verbally and in written form.
• Must be capable of maintaining client records, and client confidentiality as per State and Federal regulations.
• If a recovering individual, must be chemically free for a minimum of 2 years.

We encourage all qualified candidates who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Job Type

• Full-time

Pay

• From $34.68 per hour

Expected hours

• 40 per week

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute

• Wasilla, AK 99623 (Required)

Ability to Relocate

• Wasilla, AK 99623: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location

• In person
• AARS, Pt. MacKenzie Road ***PLEASE NOTE*** AARS is 28 miles from downtown Wasilla.

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