SUD Counselor
True North Recovery
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Alaska • United States
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Salary
💰 $30 per hour
About the role
- Conducts clinical interviews and assessments; gathers information for diagnostic and treatment planning purposes.
- Provides interventions using evidence-based techniques and methodologies approved by the department.
- Provides individual, group therapy and collateral interventions; provides an atmosphere of trust and safety.
- Provides crisis intervention to clients who are in apparent emotional distress.
- Provides referrals to community agencies and providers for support or additional services.
- Assures compliance with State Regulations, legal requirements and established Borough policies and procedures related to mental health services.
- Assist patients in locating resources by contacting appropriate agencies over the phone and in person; coordinate with other agencies concerning referrals of mental health cases; arrange for hospitalization for mental patients requiring inpatient care.
- Uses a variety of diagnostic and rating tools to evaluate client progress, effectiveness of intervention and/or to assist treatment planning.
- Participates in the development of treatment plans for clients to alleviate current areas of impairment; assures that treatment plans have problem solving objectives.
- Serves as service coordinator as assigned.
- Documents daily interventions provided for clients; efficiently document all billable interactions into AKAIM, utilizing DAP note formatting.
- Participates in weekly clinical supervision and follows training guidelines and instructions as provided by the clinical supervisor.
- Attends and participates in team meetings where current cases are reviewed; reviews cases with social and community agencies as appropriate; adheres to applicable confidentiality laws and maintain case records including agency forms, documentation sheets, and related forms concerning cases.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Combination of education, experience and licensure accepted
- Must be working toward CDC I certification; must be eligible for CDC II certification within three years upon hire.
- Experience in substance abuse or mental health field including:
- Delivering direct individual and group services.
- Conduct assessments utilizing the DSM-V and ASAM criteria.
- Create individualized treatment plans addressing mental health and substance use issues.
- Treatment team participation.
- Crisis intervention skills.
- Case management and supervision.
- Adhere to ethical guidelines of related profession.
- Maintain CEUs needed for licensure and continued professionalism.
- Establish and maintain therapeutic boundaries.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic computer skills and fluid use of electronic communication tools.
- Administer UAs and breathalyzers as needed.
- Participate as part of an interdisciplinary team to address clinical concerns relating to the clients.
Benefits
- ICHRA Coverage for Employee
- 401K Plan - 100% Match Up To 5%
- Life & ADD Insurance Policy 100% covered by employer
- Vision and Dental Policy 90% covered by employer
- 10 Paid Holidays a Year
- Paid Time Off Accrual
- Paid Sick Days
- Paid Training and Credentialing
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
clinical interviewsassessmentsevidence-based techniquesindividual therapygroup therapycrisis interventiondiagnostic toolstreatment planningcase managementsubstance abuse assessment
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsproblem solvingteam participationtherapeutic boundariestrust buildingsafety assuranceethical adherencecoordinationdocumentation
Certifications
CDC I certificationCDC II certificationCEUs for licensure