SATS IOP Counselor at Palmer Correctional Center

The Salvation Army Southern California•Palmer, AK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army is seeking a SATS Counselor (Substance Abuse Treatment Services) to work at Palmer Correctional Center. This position is full-time, 40 hours per week, and is a contract position with potential for renewal. The primary goal of The Salvation Army's programs is the spiritual regeneration of all people. The SATS Counselor will maintain a caseload, facilitate groups, and staff meetings, adhering to approved treatment curricula and ADOC SATS contract obligations. Responsibilities include conducting Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) and 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).
Must at minimum have an Alaska State Counselor Technician certificate or its equivalent.
Must be able to pass ADOC background check and PREA screening.
If not CDC certified at Level 1, must submit within 30 days of hire a training plan to the project manager. For obtaining Level 1 certification, the timeframe to obtain certification shall not exceed one (1) year from date of hire.
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 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.
Must be approved by the ADOC project manager.
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.
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 work related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.
The employee understands that all information is to be treated as highly confidential.

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