ADOC SATS Co-Occurring Float Counselor

Job Location s:

• Goose Creek Correctional Center, 22301 W Alsop Rd, Wasilla, AK 99623, USA
• Hiland Mountain Correctional Center, Eagle River, AK, USA
• Clitheroe Outpatient Center, 3630 E 20th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99508, USA

General Statement: The Salvation Army is a branch part of the Christian Church and the ultimate goal of all programs is spiritual regeneration of all people.

Corps/Department: Salvation Army Clitheroe Center/ADOC SATS Program

Reports To: SATS Coordinator

FLSA Status: On-Call/Less than 30 hours per week;
Non-Exempt

The length of the contract will be from the date of award, approximately 12/1/2020 through 6/30/2021 with optional renewal periods to be exercised at the sole discretion of the State up to 6/30/2026. Continuation of position is contingent upon the successful renewal of the contract for each period.

The SATS Co-Occurring Float Counselor will facilitate groups and meetings, and serve as the rational authority within the program milieu. The SATS Co-Occurring Float Counselor will follow approved treatment curriculum and maintain compliance with ADOC SATS contract obligations.

• Conducting SBIRT and ASAM Integrated assessments, orientation with new clients, development of treatment plans, referrals and reentry planning as needed.
• Facilitating groups dealing with chemical dependency, substance abuse issues, co-occurring disorders, criminal personalities, and criminal thinking errors per approved curriculum.
• Monitoring client compliance with treatment goals and assigned curriculum work.
• Completing documentation in a timely fashion and in compliance with contract requirements.

• Master’s level clinician with Master’s Degree in the Behavioral Health Sciences or related field and two years’ related experience.
• Knowledge of Substance Related and Addictive Disorders (SRAAD) and its treatment.
• Experience consistent with the requirements for Alaska State Certification Chemical Dependency Counselor I (CDCI), though a Chemical Dependency Clinical Counselor II (CDCII) certificate is preferred.
• Able to obtain Alaska State CDCI Certification within one year from date of hire.

• Knowledgeable of Substance Related and Addictive Disorders and the treatment thereof.
• Extensive knowledge of DSM mental health diagnoses 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities