Counselor I

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Job summary:

            Are you a Counselor that is passionate about helping those that are facing challenges due to addiction and/or incarceration? This may be the job for you! Join our award-winning team as we endeavor to bring hope and lasting change. The Counselor I team member provides direct services within various Alaska Department of Corrections institutions in-person and via telehealth.

Benefits:

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  Insurance
  
  
  
  • Health
  
  
  • Dental
  
  
  • Vision
  
  
  • Life
  
  
  • Short Term Disability
  
  
  
  


• 401k with 3% match


• Paid Time Off 


• Continuing Education Stipend


• MTA Discount


• Tuition Assistance

Job summary:

            The Counselor I will Provide direct services within the Palmer Adult Probation Office and various Alaska Department of Corrections institutions in-person and via telehealth.

Qualifications:

Required:

• The ability to acquire Chemical Dependency Counselor I or QAP equivalent certification within 3 years of date of hire


• Ability to pass a drug screening and State of Alaska background check (no felony charges)

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or closely related field


• Experience in substance abuse or mental health field including:
  
  
  
  • Delivering direct therapeutic services
  
  
  • Direct service documentation
  
  
  • Crisis intervention skills
  
  
  • Peer Support or Case Management planning and clinical team participation
  
  
  
  

Skills required:

• Ability to:
  
  
  
  • Build rapport with clients and staff
  
  
  • Utilize tools such as DSM 5 and ASAM with clients 
  
  
  • Establish and maintain clear therapeutic boundaries
  
  
  • Work as a team member including accepting and providing supervision
  
  
  • Work independently while self-directing daily productivity
  
  
  
  


• Great written and verbal communication skills


• Punctuality reporting to work and in delivery of direct services


• Basic computer skills including internet navigation and fluid use of electronic communication tools

Job responsibilities:

• Coordinating care across criminal justice and SUD health systems utilizing a multi-disciplinary approach


• Provide Substance Use Disorder assessments utilizing DSM-V and ASAM best practices 


• Support clients as they find and engage in the assessed treatment


• Identify and provide referrals that address any barriers to successful re-entry, including:
  
  
  
  • Coordination of public assistance benefits as appropriate 
  
  
  • Coordination of safe, sober housing
  
  
  • Help with job readiness and seeking employment
  
  
  
  

Supervision:

• Counselor I will receive direct supervision from the Program Manager