Chemical Dependency Counselor II - Opioid Treatment Program

Pay Range
: $31.83 - $44.56. $25,000 Sign On and Up to $10,000 Relocation for qualified hire!

This position functions within the Behavioral Health Services Department to provide screening, assessment, referrals, and counseling to outpatient clients experiencing challenges with substance use disorders. It requires an understanding of substance abuse and dependence as well as the interventions that are effective in treating this disease. This position also requires crisis intervention skills and effective oral and written communication skills for working with and advocating for clients.

A key responsibility is responding to and referring a client in crisis, regarding their mental and medical health. The position includes screening, assessing, diagnosing, referring, counseling, and documenting all aspects of a patient’s treatment needs. It supports SEARHC’s vision statement by providing chemical dependency screening, assessment, diagnosing, referring, and counseling interventions to individuals for the reduction or cessation of substance abuse and/or dependence.

Must be willing to work early morning hours Monday-Friday and reduced Saturday hours on a rotating schedule, particularly at the Front Street Clinic in Juneau and the OTP Clinic in Klawock.

SEARHC is a nonprofit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement. Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it's a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

• M-F 6am-2pm with possible Saturday shifts 7am-10am

• M-F 6am-2pm
• Sat 7am-10am
• Sun Closed

• 7am-10am

• M-F 6am-2pm
• Sat 7am-10am
• Sun Closed

• M-Th 7am-10am or as scheduled
• F-Su Closed

• Provide patient screening, intake, assessment, referrals, counseling, treatment-planning, case management, crisis intervention, and client education to inpatients and outpatients experiencing challenges with substance abuse and dependence.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation for interactions, visits, and phone calls with patients.
• Participate as an active team member of the behavioral health services department and provide support and assistance to patients connecting them with community, state, national resources; assist them with completing applications and forms for resources. Assist as needed with patient discharge planning, which may include helping patients secure home medical equipment, home support services, applying for patient assistance programs, transferring to other facilities, coordinating discharge planning meetings with patients, their providers, and family members.
  
  Provide crisis support and make appropriate referrals to patients and employees in crisis.
• Participate in departmental meetings, multi-disciplinary team discharge planning meetings, and in-service training. Coordinate and support community chemical dependency provider educational meetings to facilitate discussions on substance abuse and behavioral issues. Meet as needed with Clinic Manager and/or Clinic Supervisor for clinical supervision regarding patient care.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a related field may be submitted for consideration as a substitute for 1 year of the 4 years of required experience.
• Current Chemical Dependency Counselor II certification by the State of Alaska or in a state which has reciprocity with Alaska.
• Current and valid Alaska driver’s license, or be able to obtain one within 6 months of hire.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• 100 hours of supervised practicum as specified for CDC II by the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC).
• 20 contact hours of training as specified for CDC II by the NAADAC.
• Experience working in a setting providing Medication Assisted Treatment preferred.

• A considerable knowledge of substance abuse treatment modalities.
• A considerable knowledge of substance abuse and its effects on the human body, mind, and social relationships.
• A considerable knowledge of CFR 42 Part 2 and HIPAA regulations regarding client confidentiality and protected health information laws and practices.

• Proficient skill in individual counseling, crisis intervention and group facilitation.
• Proficient skill in oral and written communication, including accurate documentation on treatment progress.
• Proficient skills in the utilization of Motivational Interviewing, Relapse Prevention, and other evidence-based practices.

• Proficient ability to assess and identify patient needs, resources, and support to plan appropriately for…