What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Drug and Alcohol Counselor position at Ascend Ministries?
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- Ascend Ministries Rehrersburg campus offers a Christian, adult, long-term, residential program in addition to detox and short term state-licensed programming for individuals struggling with chemical addiction.
- Spanish speaking preferred
- Weekly individual therapy provision for a caseload of 8 clients.
- Facilitation of process and psychoeducational group counseling sessions on a weekly basis as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor.
- Networking with various client systems including families, court members, probation officers, and social service representatives.
- Excellent documentation of services as required by program guidelines and the various auditing bodies.
- Independently completing assignments in a timely manner while also actively engaging with treatment team members in order to best meet program goals.
- Job Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, or related field preferred. Master's degree preferred.
- Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in counseling adults with chemical addiction.
- Candidates must be familiar with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy model.
- Must be willing to work weekends.
- 2 years sobriety from any previous chemical dependency if applicable.
- Must have a passion and appreciation for the Christian mission of Ascend MInistries.
- Ability to mentor men from various backgrounds who are currently enrolled in a recovery program for chemical addiction.
- General
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- Addiction Medicine
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
- Master's (Preferred)
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- Addiction Medicine
- Psychiatry
- 8 hour shift
- Addiction counseling : 1 year (Required)
- Spanish (Required)
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Ascend Ministries is a parachurch organization, meaning we are a ministry that is supported by the church. Our mission is Christian in nature and we work closely with churches from a variety of denominations. The organization recognizes that employees may hold a wide range of personal beliefs, values and commitments, however the ideal candidate for employment should have an understanding and appreciation for the mission of Ascend Ministries._
Job Type : Full-time
Salary : $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
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Work Location : In person
Job Type : Full-time
Pay : $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
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People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
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Work Location : In person
Salary : $45,000 - $60,000