Substance Use Counselor II — Impactful, Team-Based Care

SEARHC; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

SEARHC in Juneau, Alaska, is seeking a Behavioral Health Counselor to provide screening, assessment, referrals, and counseling for clients with substance use disorders. The role requires crisis intervention capabilities and strong documentation, communication, and collaboration within the behavioral health team.

Responsibilities include patient intake, treatment planning, discharge planning, and assisting with resource connections, while maintaining HIPAA-compliant records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a relative field may be submitted for consideration as a substitute for 1 year of the 4 years of required experience.
• Current Chemical Dependency Counselor II certification by the State of Alaska or in a state which has reciprocity with Alaska.
• Current and valid Alaska driver’s license or can be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• 100 hours of supervised practicum as specified for CDC II by the NAADAC.
• 20 contact hours of training as specified for CDC II by the NAADAC.
• Experience working in a setting providing Medication Assisted Treatment preferred.
• Knowledge of substance abuse treatment modalities.
• Considerable knowledge of substance abuse and its effects on the human body, mind, and social relationships.
• CFR 42 Part 2 and HIPAA regulations regarding client confidentiality and protected health information laws and practices.
• Proficient skill in individual counseling, crisis intervention and group facilitation.
• Proficient skills in the utilization of Motivational Interviewing, Relapse Prevention, and other evidence-based practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient screening, intake, assessment, referrals, counseling, treatment-planning, case management, crisis intervention, and client education to inpatients and outpatients experiencing challenges with substance abuse and dependence.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation for interactions, visits, and phone calls with patients.
• Participate as an active team member of the behavioral health services department.
• Provide support and assistance to patients connecting them with community, state, national resources; assist them with completing applications and forms for resources.
• Assist as needed with patient discharge planning which may include helping patients with securing home medical equipment, home support services, applying for patient assistance programs, transferring to other facilities, coordinating discharge planning meetings with patients, their providers and family members.
• Provide crisis support and make appropriate referrals to patients and employees in crisis.
• Participate in departmental meetings, multi-disciplinary team discharge planning meetings, and in-service training.
• Coordinate and support community chemical dependency provider educational meetings to facilitate discussions on substance abuse and behavioral issues.
• Meet as needed with Clinic Manager and/or Clinic Supervisor for clinical supervision regarding patient care.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Oral and written communication

Motivational Interviewing

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree (relative field)

Chemical Dependency Counselor II certification

Alaska driver’s license

Job description

SEARHC in Juneau, Alaska, is seeking a Behavioral Health Counselor to provide screening, assessment, referrals, and counseling for clients with substance use disorders. The role requires crisis intervention capabilities and strong documentation, communication, and collaboration within the behavioral health team.

Responsibilities include patient intake, treatment planning, discharge planning, and assisting with resource connections, while maintaining HIPAA-compliant records.