Chemical Dependency Counselor Trainee / I / II / S

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Chemical Dependency Counselor Trainee / I / II / S

Job Code:

2026:OTZ-003

Location:

Kotzebue, Alaska

Program:

Counseling & Recovery Center

FT/PT Status:

Full Time

Job Responsibilities:

Maniilaq Association

3/25

Title:

Chemical Dependency Counselor Trainee / I / II / S

Range:

14+9/15+2/+4

Program:

Counseling and Recovery Center

Status:

Non-

Exempt

Housing Priority: None

BCP:

Yes

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible

for providing assessment, evaluation, education, counseling, treatment

planning, referral, and Behavioral Health Services for individuals and/or groups

who require services due to addiction and behavioral health problems. Provides

support to Behavioral Health Aides and other members of the Counseling and

Recovery Center staff. Reports directly to the Substance Treatment Supervisor

or designee. Direct client contact hours are hours spent directly with clients

related to substance education, treatment and/or outreach.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Chemical Dependency Counselor Trainee / I / II

:

1.

Provides individual, family, and

group counseling to assigned clients/family members.

2.

2.

Develops, maintains, and records

individualized client treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and

demographic information.

3.

3.

Facilitates rehab service groups

focused on skills and recovery.

4.

4.

Provides case management/file

documentation for individual caseload, noting all treatment related activities

and services in an accurate, professional, and timely manner.

5.

5.

Provides culturally sensitive and

relevant services to clients and their families.

6.

6.

Presents client cases on a weekly

basis for review by supervisor and team.

7.

7.

Prepares and presents quarterly

reports and other documentation in a professional and timely manner.

8.

8.

Compiles and/or writes statistical

and narrative reports in an accurate and timely manner.

9.

9.

Attend staff meetings and in-service

trainings.

10.10.

Works as part of a dual diagnosis

team to provide Behavioral Health Counseling services to the people of the

Maniilaq Service Area.

11.11.

Abides by the NAADAC Ethical

Standards as adopted by the Alaska Commission for Chemical Dependency

Professionals Certification, Staff Code of Conduct. Alternate consultation

responsibilities with other Counseling and Recovery staff.

12 12.

Transports clients when required.

13.13.

Travels by non-traditional means

(i.e., small plane, snow machine, boat) to villages and the surrounding area.

14.14.

Works flexible hours when needed to

provide appropriate staff coverage at the Counseling and Recovery Program and

functions.

15.15.

Supports sobriety activities in the

community.

16.16.

Facilitates substance use/abuse group

meetings.

17.17.

Has basic working knowledge of mental

health issues/diagnosis.

Chemical Dependency Counselor S:

1.

1.

All of the above duties and

responsibilities for Chemical Dependency Counselor Trainee/ I / II.

2.

2.

Clinically supervises CDC Trainee, I,

II.

Job Qualifications:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Chemical Dependency Counselor Trainee:

High School

diploma or equivalent. Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds.

Must obtain Chemical Dependency Counselor I certification within two (2) years

of hire. Familiarity with the local community. Must be able to obtain an Alaska

drivers license within six (6) months of hire with a good enough driving record

to be covered by Maniilaq's insurance. Must be willing and able to travel in

small planes and stay overnight in villages (if needed). Must also be willing

to work a variable work schedule as needed. Special consideration will be given

to Traditional Counselors who receives the recognition through the Alaska

Commission for Behavioral Health Certification. First aid and CPR certification

preferred.

Chemical Dependency Counselor I:

Meets

qualifications above AND has received certification as a Chemical Dependency

Counselor level I by the State of Alaska (or the national equivalent).

Chemical Dependency Counselor II:

Meets the qualifications above AND has been certified as

Chemical Dependency Counselor level II by the State of Alaska (or the national

equivalent).

Chemical Dependency Counselor S:

Meets the qualifications above AND has been certified as Chemical Dependency

Counselor Supervisor certification (CDC-S) by the State of Alaska (or the

national equivalent).

Other Job Information (if applicable):

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of

work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to

be considered an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills

required of personnel in this job, and the employer reserves the right to

revise or change this description. This description does not constitute or

imply contract of employment. To perform this job successfully, an individual

must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the above essential duties and

meet physical demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to meet those conditions.