GCCC - OPSAT Counselor

The Salvation Army Southern California•Wasilla, AK

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army is seeking an OPSAT Counselor for the Salvation Army Clitheroe Center/ADOC SATS Program. This is a full-time, non-exempt position reporting to the SATS Coordinator. The role involves maintaining a caseload, facilitating groups, and adhering to approved treatment curricula and ADOC SATS contract obligations. The counselor will be responsible for conducting Screenings, Brief Interventions, and Referrals to Treatment (SBIRT) and ASAM-based assessments for clients within an Alaska Department of Corrections facility.

Requirements

An Alaska State Counselor Technician Certification is required.
Knowledgeable of Substance Related and Addictive Disorders and its treatment.
Experience consistent with the requirements for Alaska State Certification Chemical Dependency Counselor I (CDCI).
Able to obtain Alaska State CDCI Certification within one year from date of hire.
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.
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.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and ASAM CONTINUUM required; working knowledge of integrated database applications and ability to use new software programs with basic training.
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.
All staff working under the ADOC contract must also be approved by the ADOC project manager and will be required to pass a ADOC background check, complete a PREA screening, receive a Security Clearance, agreed to the ADOC Code of Ethical Conduct 202.01a, agree to the ADOC Standards of Conduct 202.15a, complete an ACOMS form and agreement, and submit a Criminal Justice Information Services Addendum prior to their hire.

Nice To Haves

A Chemical Dependency Clinical Counselor II (CDCII) certificate is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain a caseload.
Facilitate groups and staff meetings.
Follow approved treatment curriculum.
Maintain compliance with ADOC SATS contract obligations.
Complete Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) as well as ASAM based assessments for clients.
Conducting SBIRT and ASAM 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.