Chemical Dependency Counselor I/II
4 weeks ago
MISSION STATEMENT:
As a leading Alaska drug and alcohol treatment center, True North Recovery Inc. is on mission to provide our community with client centered, culturally competent behavioral health treatment with same day access to services through: Evidenced based best practices, partnerships, and authentic community-based recovery support services for alcohol addiction, drug addiction, and treatment for other addictive lifestyles. We work to foster a safe and supportive environment for peer-centered education, services and engagement. Our programs and partnerships open pathways to recovery by removing social barriers and creating opportunities for those seeking and maintaining long-term recovery.
Job Title:
Chemical Dependency Counselor I / II
Reports To:
Program Manager
Travel Required:
No
Full-time
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Conducts clinical interviews and assessments; gathers information for diagnostic and treatment planning purposes.
· Provides interventions using evidence-based techniques and methodologies approved by the department.
· Provides individual, group therapy and collateral interventions; provides an atmosphere of trust and safety.
· Provides crisis intervention to clients who are in apparent emotional distress.
· Provides referrals to community agencies and providers for support or additional services.
· Assures compliance with State Regulations, legal requirements and established Borough policies and procedures related to mental health services.
· Assist patients in locating resources by contacting appropriate agencies over the phone and in person; coordinate with other agencies concerning referrals of mental health cases; arrange for hospitalization for mental patients requiring inpatient care.
· Uses a variety of diagnostic and rating tools to evaluate client progress, effectiveness of intervention and/or to assist treatment planning.
· Participates in the development of treatment plans for clients to alleviate current areas of impairment; assures that treatment plans have problem solving objectives. Serves as service coordinator as assigned.
· Documents daily interventions provided for clients; efficiently documents all billable interactions into AKAIM, utilizing DAP note formatting Participates in weekly clinical supervision and follows training guidelines and instructions as provided by the clinical supervisor.
· Attends and participates in team meetings where current cases are reviewed; reviews cases with social and community agencies as appropriate; adheres to applicable confidentiality laws and regulations.
· Maintain case records including agency forms, documentation sheets, and related forms concerning cases.
· Administer UAs and breathalyzers as needed.
· Participate as part of an interdisciplinary team to address clinical concerns relating to the clients.
· Receive direct supervision from the Program Manager.
· Performs related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
· The ability to complete requirements to obtain CDC II within three years upon hire.
· Experience preferred, but not required.
· Combination of education, experience and certification accepted.
· Continued employment is contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory state and federal background check.
· Current access to all DOC facilities and continue to remain in compliance with all State of Alaska requirements associated with having access to correctional facilities, or ability to obtain within one year from hire.
PREFERRED SKILLS
· Principles and practices of modern clinical psychology. Individual, group and family therapy techniques.
· Basic understanding of mental health disorders as defined in DSM V codes.
· Basic understanding of substance abuse level of care as defined by ASAM.
· Crisis intervention principles.
· Patients’ rights and mental health regulations.
· Research methods and report writing techniques.
· Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
· Oral and written communication skills.
· Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
· Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
· Health and safety regulations.
· Substance abuse and addiction.
· Utilize Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
· Provide individual, group and family therapy sessions.
· Diagnose and treat mental disorders and establish treatment plans.
· Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
· Compile and verify data and prepare reports.
· Prioritize and schedule work.
· Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
· Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
· Plan and organize.
· Clinicians may be exposed to abusive and potentially dangerous behavior from unstable individuals.
COMPETENCIES
· Working with Others
· Assessing Strengths and Needs
· Planning Services
· Providing Services
· Linking to Resources
· Advocating
· Individualizing Care
· Documenting
· Behaving Professionally and Ethically
AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT
The relationship between you and the True North Recovery Inc. is referred to as "employment at will." This means that your employment can be terminated at any time for any reason, with or without cause, with or without notice, by you or the True North Recovery Inc. . No representative of True North Recovery Inc. has authority to enter into any agreement contrary to the foregoing "employment at will" relationship. You understand that your employment is "at will," and that you acknowledge that no oral or written statements or representations regarding your employment can alter your at-will employment status.
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