PsychEd Counselor - Goose Creek Correction Center

Salvation Army Careers • Wasilla, AK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The PsychEd Counselor provides substance abuse treatment services through The Salvation Army Clitheroe Center/ADOC SATS Program at Goose Creek Correction Center, an Alaska Department of Corrections facility. Under the direction of the SATS Coordinator, the counselor maintains a caseload, facilitates groups and staff meetings, follows the approved treatment curriculum, and complies with ADOC SATS contract obligations. The role includes conducting Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) and ASAM-based assessments, orienting new clients, developing treatment plans, making referrals, and supporting reentry planning.

The counselor monitors clients’ progress and compliance with treatment goals and assigned curriculum work, and completes required documentation in a timely and contract-compliant manner. The work is performed in an office setting inside an Alaska Department of Corrections facility. Continued employment is contingent on renewal of the contract. The employee must meet The Salvation Army’s religious-purpose expectations and the ADOC contract’s approval, screening, security, and conduct requirements.

Requirements

• Alaska State Counselor Technician Certification, or its equivalent, is required.
• Knowledge of substance-related and addictive disorders and their treatment.
• Experience consistent with the requirements for Alaska State Certification Chemical Dependency Counselor I (CDCI).
• Ability to obtain Alaska State CDCI Certification within one year from date of hire.
• Ability to pass ADOC background check and PREA screening.
• Knowledge and skill in group, individual, and family counseling; didactic presentations; case management; treatment planning; discharge planning; crisis prevention and intervention; clinical evaluation; screening and assessments; and documentation.
• Knowledge of and ability to complete SBIRT and ASAM assessments.
• Knowledge of cross-cultural issues and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a fast-paced environment, maintain poise under pressure, and communicate with a wide range of personalities.
• Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills; detail orientation and accuracy.
• Creativity, self-motivation, flexibility, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and ASAM CONTINUUM; working knowledge of integrated database applications and ability to learn new software with basic training.
• Ability to understand, follow, and give written and oral instructions; give presentations and speak publicly; and use speech and hearing for ordinary and telephone conversation.
• Ability to perform simple calculations and apply ratios and percentages in practical situations.
• Complete The Salvation Army’s online Sacred Boundaries and Protect the Mission course and pass its required background check.
• Meet ADOC contract personnel requirements, including project manager approval, background check, PREA screening, security clearance, agreement to ADOC codes and standards of conduct, completion of an ACOMS form and agreement, and submission of a Criminal Justice Information Services Addendum before hire.
• Acknowledge and respect The Salvation Army’s religious purpose and ensure work-related conduct does not conflict with or undermine its religious mission.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain a client caseload and facilitate groups and staff meetings.
• Follow the approved treatment curriculum and comply with ADOC SATS contract obligations.
• Conduct SBIRT and ASAM assessments.
• Orient new clients and develop treatment plans, referrals, and reentry plans as needed.
• Facilitate curriculum-based groups addressing chemical dependency, substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, criminal personalities, and criminal thinking errors.
• Monitor client compliance with treatment goals and assigned curriculum work.
• Complete documentation in a timely manner and in compliance with contract requirements.
• Perform other reasonably related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor or management.

What This Job Offers

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