What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor position at Alaska Addiction Rehabilitation Services?
Job Summary
Alaska Addiction Rehabilitation Services Inc is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing compassionate, client-centered care for individuals on their journey to recovery from substances. Our team is passionate about making a difference in the lives of those we serve, and we are seeking a skilled and empathetic Counselor to join our mission-driven team.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in behavioral health, substance use disorder with a focus on providing support to individuals facing various challenges and dual diagnosis issues. As a Counselor, you will play a pivotal role in guiding clients through their healing journey.
Duties
- Provide clinical treatment functions for clients in individual and groups sessions using the client's treatment plan as a guide.
- Maintain client records in timely, orderly manner according to the guidelines established in the agency treatment manual.
- Adhere to State and Federal confidentiality laws.
- Perform intake assessment interviews using the bio-psychosocial assessment documents, DSM-5, and ASAM.
- Guide clients in the preparation of an individualized treatment plan.
- Prepare for and participates in weekly client case reviews.
- Facilitate psycho-educational and process groups.
Requirements
- Must be certified, as a Chemical Dependency Counselor Level 1.
- Prefer some experience working in a residential setting.
- Must be knowledgeable of the interaction between chemical dependency and mental illness and the treatment issues related to dual disorders.
- Is able to communicate effectively verbally and in written form.
- Must be capable of maintaining client records, and client confidentiality as per State and Federal regulations.
- If a recovering individual, must be chemically free for a minimum of 2 years.
We encourage all qualified candidates who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $34.68 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Wasilla, AK 99623 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Wasilla, AK 99623: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35
