Chemical Dependency Clinical Supervisor & Recovery Services Program Manager

Chickaloon Native Village•Palmer, AK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, 36 hours per week, salary/exempt position for a dedicated clinical leader who believes in the power of recovery, cultural connection, and community wellness. The role involves making a meaningful difference by joining a team committed to honoring Ahtna Dene values, expanding access to healing-centered services, and helping citizens and the community thrive through recovery, resilience, and hope. The position requires an experienced, compassionate, and visionary behavioral health professional passionate about advancing recovery, healing, and wellness within Tribal communities. The ideal candidate is a licensed clinician with strong expertise in substance use and mental health treatment, clinical supervision, program development, and integrated care coordination. This individual will be a collaborative leader who can guide staff, strengthen clinical services, build cross-department partnerships, and support the continued growth of Recovery Services through evidence-based and culturally grounded approaches. The successful candidate will be skilled in trauma-informed care, community engagement, and program compliance, while demonstrating a deep respect for Ahtna Dene values and traditions. The role aims to inspire innovation, promote excellence in service delivery, and help advance the mission of helping citizens and the community thrive through recovery, resilience, and holistic wellness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, Behavioral Health, and/or a related clinical field is preferred. Equivalent combination of education and extensive experience in substance use disorder treatment.
4 to 6 years of experience with substance use treatment, behavioral health, recovery services, or co-occurring disorder treatment settings preferred.
Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds; establish and maintain cooperative relationships and work successfully as a member of a team
Strong leadership, problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict management skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software with the ability to learn new or updated software.
Excellent communication, public speaking, and presentation skills.
A valid Alaska Driver’s license and the ability to be insured on CVTC’s vehicle insurance policy is a requirement of this position.
Must hold an active Alaska Chemical Dependency Clinical Supervisor (CDCS) certification through the Alaska Commission for Behavioral Health Certification.
In limited circumstances, CVTC may consider an applicant who holds an active Alaska Chemical Dependency Counselor II (CDC II) certification with substantial documented supervisory experience, program management experience, and the ability to obtain Chemical Dependency Clinical Supervisor (CDCS) certification within 12 months of hire.
Must complete and pass a pre-employment state and federal background check as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Passion for advancing recovery, healing, and wellness within Tribal communities.
Strong expertise in substance use and mental health treatment, clinical supervision, program development, and integrated care coordination.
Skilled in trauma-informed care.
Deep respect for Ahtna Dene values and traditions.
Ability to inspire innovation.
Ability to promote excellence in service delivery.

Responsibilities

Guide staff
Strengthen clinical services
Build cross-department partnerships
Support the continued growth of Recovery Services through evidence-based and culturally grounded approaches
Engage with the community
Ensure program compliance