SEARHC

Youth and family behavioral health care

Chemical Dependency Counselor 2 - Opioid Treatment Program

Mental & Behavioral HealthConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeJuneau, AK, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
A bachelor's degree or higher in a related field may be submitted as a substitute for one year of the four years of required experience.
Current Chemical Dependency Counselor II certification by the State of Alaska or a state with reciprocity with Alaska is required.
A current and valid Alaska driver's license is required, or it must be obtained within six months of hire.
Candidates must be at least 21 years of age.
100 hours of supervised practicum as specified for Chemical Dependency Counselor II by the Association for Addiction Professionals are required.
20 contact hours of training as specified for Chemical Dependency Counselor II by the Association for Addiction Professionals are required.
Knowledge of substance abuse treatment modalities is required.
Knowledge of substance abuse and its effects on the human body, mind, and social relationships is required.
Knowledge of 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA regulations regarding client confidentiality and protected health information laws and practices is required.
Proficiency in individual counseling, crisis intervention, and group facilitation is required.
Proficiency in oral and written communication, including accurate documentation of treatment progress, is required.
Proficiency in Motivational Interviewing, Relapse Prevention, and other evidence-based practices is required.
Ability to assess and identify patient needs, resources, and support to plan appropriate interventions and referrals is required.
Ability to empathize with patients while maintaining strong professional boundaries is required.
Ability to understand and follow departmental policies and procedures is required.

Responsibilities

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.
Support patients in connecting with community, state, and national resources, and assist them with completing applications and forms for resources.
Assist with patient discharge planning, including helping patients secure home medical equipment and home support services, apply for patient assistance programs, transfer to other facilities, and coordinate discharge planning meetings with patients, providers, and family members.
Provide crisis support and make appropriate referrals to patients and employees in crisis.
Participate in departmental meetings, multidisciplinary 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 the Clinic Manager and/or Clinic Supervisor for clinical supervision regarding patient care.
Work early morning hours Monday through Friday and reduced Saturday hours on a rotating schedule.

Desired Qualifications

Experience working in a setting providing medication-assisted treatment is preferred.

Pay Range:



$25K Sign On and Up To $10K 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.

This position requires an understanding of substance abuse and dependence as well as the necessary 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. This position needs to know how to respond to and refer a client who is in crisis, regarding their mental and medical health. This position is also responsible for screening, assessing, diagnosing, referring, counseling, and documenting all aspects of a patient’s treatment needs. This position supports SEARHC’s Vision statement, “To improve the health status of Native people in Southeast Alaska and other partners to the highest possible level,” 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 in the OTP Clinic in Klawock.

SEARHC is a non-profit 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.

Shift Details

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

Location Hours

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

Holiday Hours

7am-10am

Medicating Hours

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

Admission Hours

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

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

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. 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 with securing 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.

Education,Certifications, and Licenses Required

High school diploma or equivalent.
Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a relative 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 can be obtained within 6 months of hire.
Must be at least 21 years of age.

Experience Required

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 providingMedication Assisted Treatment preferred.

Knowledge of

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

Skills in

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.

Ability to

Proficient ability to assess and identify patient needs, resources, and support to plan appropriately for interventions and referrals.
Proficient ability to empathize with patients yet always maintain strong professional boundaries.
Proficient ability to understand and follow departmental policies and procedures

Required Certifications:

Chemical Dependency Counselor II - Alaska Commission for Behavioral Health, Driver's License - State of Alaska

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

About the Company

SEARHC

Youth and family behavioral health care

Juneau Youth Services provides emergency, residential, and community-based behavioral health care for children, teens, and their families in Alaska. Services are tailored and strengths-based, delivered in home-like, least-restrictive settings where trained caregivers and clinical professionals form therapeutic relationships to support youth development and family functioning. The programs operate under the Teaching Family Model and focus on keeping or reunifying children with their families when appropriate. The organization has about 25 staff and positions itself as the leading youth- and family-focused behavioral health provider in Juneau, aiming to help vulnerable youth succeed and thrive.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Juneau, AK
Founded: 1961

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