Chemical Dependency Counselor II - Opioid Treatment Program HOT JOB

About the role

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.

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.
• Provide support and assistance to patients connecting them with community, state, national resources; assist them with completing applications and forms for resources.
• Aid in 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.

Requirements

• 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 providing Medication Assisted Treatment preferred.

Qualifications

• 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

• 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 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.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Pay

Pay Range: $31.83 - $44.56
$25K Sign On and Up To $10K Relocation for qualified hire!

Schedule

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

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.
• Aid in 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.