Impactful Outpatient Substance Abuse Counselor (Alaska)

The Salvation Army; Wasilla (AK); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 57.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Salvation Army in Wasilla, AK is seeking an Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment Service Counselor to manage a caseload, conduct SBIRT and ASAM assessments, and help develop treatment plans and referrals.

You will work in an Alaska Department of Corrections setting, requiring CDCI certification within a year and successful background screening. This is a full-time role with a 40-hour week, contract through 6/30/2027 with renewal options.

Qualifikationen

• Alaska State Counselor Technician Certification is required.
• Knowledgeable of Substance Related and Addictive Disorders and its treatment.
• Able to obtain Alaska State CDCI Certification within one year from date of hire.
• Must pass ADOC background check and PREA screening.

Aufgaben

• Conduct SBIRT and ASAM assessments and orientation for new clients.
• Facilitate groups addressing chemical dependency and related issues.
• Monitor client progress toward treatment goals and curriculum work.
• Complete documentation timely and in contract compliance.

Kenntnisse

Group counseling

Ability to work with minimal supervis

Cross-cultural communication

Documentation and record-keeping

Verbal and written communication

Ausbildung

Alaska State Counselor Technician Certification

CDCI certification

CDC II certification preferred

Tools

ASAM CONTINUUM

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Jobbeschreibung

The Salvation Army in Wasilla, AK is seeking an Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment Service Counselor to manage a caseload, conduct SBIRT and ASAM assessments, and help develop treatment plans and referrals.

You will work in an Alaska Department of Corrections setting, requiring CDCI certification within a year and successful background screening. This is a full-time role with a 40-hour week, contract through 6/30/2027 with renewal options.