GCCC - OPSAT Counselor

The Salvation Army Southern California • Wasilla, AK

21h • Onsite

About The Position

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

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), though a Chemical Dependency Clinical Counselor II (CDCII) certificate is preferred.
• 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.
• 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.
• A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position.
• The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed