COUNSELOR I / COUNSELOR II

Fairbanks Native Associ • AK

115d

About The Position

This position provides individual, group, and family counseling, case management, conducts assessments, and develops treatment plans, continuing care plans, discharge summaries and consumer supervision to consumers who are experiencing emotional, behavioral and addictive disorders. The incumbent of this position must work well under pressure, meeting multiple and conflicting deadlines. The incumbent shall demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors and consumers.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, RHS or SUD Certificate, AAS Degree for Counselor I.
• 1 year (2000 hours) experience for Counselor I.
• 100 hours supervised practicum for Counselor I.
• 270 coursework hours for Counselor I.
• Certified as State of Alaska Counselor Level I for Counselor I.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Sciences, or related field for Counselor II.
• 3 years (6,000 hours) experience for Counselor II.
• Must complete practicum requirements for CDC I level PLUS 100 supervised practicum based on the Alaska Core Competencies for Counselor II.
• 170 course work hours in addition to the CDC I for Counselor II.
• State of Alaska Alcohol Counselor Certification Level II or ability and commitment to achieve the CDCII within the timeframe of the state Qualified Addiction Professional standards for Counselor II.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Counseling or a related field preferred for Counselor I.
• Master’s degree in Behavioral Health Science or related field preferred for Counselor II.

Responsibilities

• Acts as directing clinician and case manager for consumers in a residential treatment facility or in an outpatient capacity who are experiencing emotional, behavioral and addictive behaviors.
• Plans treatment strategies in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team and the Clinical Supervisor; collects outcome measures and use to monitor consumer treatment progress, as directed.
• Conducts individual and psychoeducational group counseling sessions using the program's identified evidenced based practice models including but not limited to Motivational Interviewing, Readiness to Change, Relapse Prevention and Trauma Informed Care.
• Provides education to consumers on medication assisted treatment, as needed.
• Prepares written continuing care plans in cooperation with parent/guardian, referral agencies and other community members and agencies for consumers in accordance with confidentiality laws.
• Prepares discharge summaries and disburses to authorized individuals and agencies in compliance with confidentiality laws.
• Prepares written transfer summaries using the American Society of Addiction Medicine Placement Criteria and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) handbook.
• Provides crisis intervention within the planned treatment strategy and agency policy.
• Provides case management services and referrals for services not offered on site for consumers. Transports consumers in program vehicles, if necessary.
• Maintains consumer records related to treatment, continuing care, progress towards goals and objectives, discharge/transfer summary and treatment outcomes that are accurate, concise, useful, and in a timely manner.
• Treats consumers with respect and accepts cultural and social diversity.
• Protects consumer confidentiality according to federal and state laws, and FNA guidelines.
• Provides direct consumer supervision and guidance in a clinical setting as well as other activities.
• Maintains a positive therapeutic environment for consumers who are experiencing emotional, behavioral and addictive disorders.
• Attends all staff meetings, staff training and in-service training.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees