GCCC - Dual Diagnosis Counselor

The Salvation Army Southern California•Wasilla, AK

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the SATS Coordinator, the SATS Co-Occurring Counselor will maintain a caseload, facilitate groups and meetings, and serve as the rational authority within the program milieu. The SATS Co-Occurring Counselor will follow approved treatment curriculum and maintain compliant with ADOC SATS contract obligations. The SATS Co-Occurring Counselor will be responsible for completing Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) as well as ASAM based assessments for clients.

Requirements

Master’s level clinician with Master’s Degree in the Behavioral Health Sciences or related field and two years’ related experience.
Knowledge of the criminal personality and extensive knowledge of DSM diagnoses.
Knowledge of Substance Related and Addictive Disorders (SRAAD) and its treatment.
Experience consistent with the requirements for Alaska State Certification Chemical Dependency Counselor I (CDCI).
Must at minimum have an Alaska State Counselor Technician certificate or its equivalent.
Must be able to pass ADOC background check and PREA screening.
Knowledgeable of Substance Related and Addictive Disorders and the treatment there of.
Extensive knowledge of DSM mental health diagnoses and the treatment there of.
Skilled in the areas of group, individual and family counseling, didactic presentations, case management, treatment planning, discharge planning, crisis prevention/intervention, clinical evaluation, screening and assessments, and documentation requirements.
Knowledge of and ability to complete SBIRT and ASAM Assessments.
Knowledge of cross-cultural issues and skill in working with diverse population.
Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
Strong organizational, verbal and written skills.
Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy required.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, maintain poise under pressure and successfully communicate with a wide range of personalities.
Must be able to understand, follow and give both written and oral instructions and be able to give presentations and be comfortable with public speaking.
The employee must be able to use speech and hearing for ordinary and telephone conversation.
Must be able to perform simple calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) and apply concepts such as ratios and percentages in practical situations.
Must be creative, self-motivated, organized, flexible, and possess leadership skills.
Must complete the online course for Sacred Boundaries and Protect the Mission and pass the Background Check required by The Salvation Army for employment.
Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on intermittent or continuous basis.
Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead.
Ability to operate a telephone.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Ability to access and produce information from a computer.
Ability to understand written information.
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
The employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands The Salvation Army’s religious purpose and status as a church.
The employee agrees that he/she shall do nothing to his/her relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee to undermine its religious mission.
The employee agrees and understands that his/her services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and his/her work related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.

Nice To Haves

Preference of knowledge of the criminal personality and extensive knowledge of DSM diagnoses.
Chemical Dependency Clinical Counselor II (CDCII) certificate is preferred.
Able to obtain Alaska State CDCI Certification within one year from date of hire.

Responsibilities

Conducting SBIRT and ASAM Integrated assessments, orientation with new clients, development of treatment plans, referrals and reentry planning as needed.
Facilitating groups dealing with chemical dependency, substance abuse issues, co-occurring disorders, criminal personalities, and criminal thinking errors per approved curriculum.
Monitoring client compliance with treatment goals and assigned curriculum work.
Completing documentation in a timely fashion and in compliance with contract requirements.
Performing other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other management as required.