SATS IOP Counselor at Hiland Mountain Correctional Center

The Salvation Army Southern California • Eagle River, AK

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army is seeking a SATS Counselor (Substance Abuse Treatment Services) to work at the Hiland Mountain Correctional Center. This position is responsible for maintaining a caseload, facilitating groups, and adhering to approved treatment curricula and ADOC SATS contract obligations. The role involves conducting screenings, brief interventions, referrals to treatment (SBIRT), and ASAM-based assessments for clients within a correctional facility setting.

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.
• Knowledgeable of Substance Related and Addictive Disorders and the treatment thereof.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• For obtaining Level 1 certification, the timeframe to obtain certification shall not exceed one (1) year from date of hire.

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).
• Complete ASAM based assessments for clients.
• Conduct SBIRT and ASAM assessments.
• Conduct orientation with new clients.
• Develop treatment plans.
• Perform referrals and reentry planning.
• 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.

Benefits

• The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Such equal opportunity for employment will apply to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, salaries and other compensation, transfers and layoffs or termination.

What This Job Offers

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