Counselor I - MRES/WRES

About the role

The Salvation Army is a branch part of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is spiritual regeneration of all people. This position is based at the Salvation Army Clitheroe Center.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions for clients.
• Provide crisis intervention services to clients.
• Develop and update individual treatment plans by identifying and documenting specific problem areas, strengths, goals, objectives/tasks, case reviews, aftercare plans, and discharge summaries, and ensuring clients are scheduled for didactic, process, and individual sessions.
• Prepare and deliver didactic sessions on various topics according to the client's treatment schedule.
• Maintain client activities and progress, and provide high-quality client care.
• Participate in case consultations, treatment team meetings, and unit staff meetings; initiate consultation as needed with Management Staff; document all pertinent interactions regarding clientele in the client’s chart; coordinate with Probation Officers, Social Workers, and other Agencies and professionals; and maintain a client census to track a record of client caseload.
• Adhere to Federal confidentiality regulations governing drug and alcohol treatment agencies (42 CFR part 2 and 45 CFR parts 160 & 162 HIPAA); maintain treatment files according to established procedures; ensure that all client data is accurate and current; and ensure clients remain compliant with treatment services.
• Learn and use the Intergy electronic health records system for client information and charting.
• Participate in continuing education and training programs as established by the Salvation Army Clitheroe Center.
• Attend staff meetings and complete required trainings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human services preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience preferred in direct service delivery in the field of substance abuse treatment.
• Must have or be able to obtain Alaska State CDCI Certification within one year from the date of hire.
• Must be able to obtain Alaska State CDCII Certification within three years from the date of hire, failure to do so may be grounds for termination.
• Knowledge of cross-cultural issues and experience working with a diverse population.
• Knowledge of peer support mentorship, advocacy, and recovery support.
• Understanding of trauma-informed care.
• Able to maintain a collaborative and cooperative work environment and to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to facilitate group, individual, and family counseling; life skills presentations, didactic presentations; case management; treatment planning; discharge planning; crisis intervention; and client assessment and evaluation.
• Must be computer literate and willing to learn The Salvation Army’s electronic health records system Intergy EHR.
• Ability to complete multiple tasks, meet deadlines, observe confidentiality, remain self-motivated, and work with a minimum of supervision.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of cross-cultural issues and experience working with a diverse population.
• Knowledge of peer support mentorship, advocacy, and recovery support.
• Understanding of trauma-informed care.
• Able to maintain a collaborative and cooperative work environment and to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to facilitate group, individual, and family counseling; life skills presentations, didactic presentations; case management; treatment planning; discharge planning; crisis intervention; and client assessment and evaluation.
• Must be computer literate and willing to learn The Salvation Army’s electronic health records system Intergy EHR.
• Ability to complete multiple tasks, meet deadlines, observe confidentiality, remain self-motivated, and work with a minimum of supervision.

Benefits

The Salvation Army does not offer benefits for this position.

Pay

The starting salary range for this position is $X.XX - $XXX.XX per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The Clitheroe Residential programs are 24/7 facilities located at two separate campuses. While Clitheroe will try to accommodate staff requests for specific locations or shift assignments, the location and shifts may change due to program needs in order to maintain a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment for staff and clients. If a shift or location change must occur the staff will be informed by their supervisor within 72 hours of the needed change.

Software-related Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Intergy; working knowledge of integrated database applications and ability to use new software programs with basic training.

Work Environment

The work environment is located in a Residential treatment setting. Noise level is moderate.

Language Skills

Must be able to understand, follow and give both written and oral instructions.

Mathematical Skills

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

Physical Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle in darkness and during periods of inclement weather.

Qualified Individuals

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.

Sacred Boundaries and Protect the Mission

The employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands The Salvation Army’s religious purpose and status as a church. The employee agrees that he/she shall do nothing to his/her relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee to undermine its religious mission. The employee agrees and understands that his/her services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and his/her work related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.