SATS MATR Counselor; Substance Abuse Treatment Services Medication Assisted Treatment Reentry) at Goose Creek

SATS MATR Counselor (Substance Abuse Treatment Services Medication Assisted Treatment for Reentry)

Salvation Army Clitheroe Center/ADOC SATS Program

Reports To:

SATS Coordinator

Full Time/40 hours per week;
Non-Exempt

Under the direction of the SATS Coordinator, the SATS MATR Counselor will maintain a caseload, and facilitate Psycho-Educational groups and staff meetings. The SATS MATR Counselor will receive referrals for the MATR program, track client progress, coordinate with DOC Medical staff, and assist with outside referrals for follow up upon participant discharge. The SATS MATR Counselor will be responsible for completing Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) as well as ASAM-based assessments for clients.

An Alaska State Counselor Technician Certification is required. Knowledgeable of Substance Related and Addictive Disorders 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. Must, at minimum, have an Alaska State Counselor Technician certificate or its equivalent. Must be able to pass ADOC background check and PREA screening.

If not CDC certified at Level 1, must submit within 30 days of hire a training plan to the project manager. For obtaining Level 1 certification, the timeframe to obtain certification shall not exceed one (1) year from date of hire.

Knowledgeable of Substance Related and Addictive Disorders and the treatment there of. 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. Knowledge of cross-cultural issues and skill in working with diverse population. Ability to work with a minimum of supervision. Strong organizational, verbal and written skills.

Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy required. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, maintain poise under pressure and successfully communicate with a wide range of personalities.

Conducting SBIRT and ASAM assessments, orientation with new clients, development of treatment plans, referrals, and reentry planning as needed. Facilitating Psycho-Educational groups per approved curriculum. Complete referrals to DOC Medical for MATR as determined by ASAM assessment. Completing documentation in a timely fashion and in compliance with contract requirements. Performing other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other management as required.

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and ASAM CONTINUUM required; working knowledge of integrated database applications and ability to use new software programs with basic training.

The work environment is located inside an Alaska Department of Corrections facility in an office setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to understand, follow, and give both written and oral instructions, and be able to give presentations and be comfortable with public speaking. The employee must be able to use speech and hearing for ordinary and telephone conversation.

Must be able to perform simple calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) and apply concepts such as ratios and percentages in practical situations.

Must be creative, self-motivated, organized, flexible, and possess leadership skills.

Must complete the online course for this area and pass the Background Check required by The Salvation Army for employment.

Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on intermittent or continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead. Ability to operate a telephone. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Ability to access and produce information from a computer. Ability to understand written information. Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.

A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

This job description is for a contract-funded employee position to provide substance abuse treatment services under a contract for the Alaska Department of Corrections (ADOC.) In addition to The Salvation Army Human Resource procedures for personnel, all staff working under the ADOC contract must also be approved by the ADOC project manager and will be required to pass a ADOC background check, complete a PREA screening, receive a Security Clearance, agreed to the ADOC Code of Ethical Conduct 202.01a, agree to the ADOC Standards of…