PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Primary responsibility is to provide individual, family and group counseling, education and skill building services for clients with mental health and substance use disorders using both Western models and traditional healing practices.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A weighted combination of education, training and experience working with individuals with Co-occurring Disorders is required for Counselor Positions with a pay Range from MM through O:
a.
10-12 points Pay Grade O Advanced Counselor
b.
7-9 points Pay Grade NN Counselor II
c.
4-6 points Pay Grade N Counselor I
d.
3 points Pay Grade MM Counselor Technician
MA/MS in Addictions Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or closely related field
5
BA/BS Addictions Counseling, Psychology or Social Work, or closely related field
3
4 years of direct Clinical experience in a co-occurring treatment program
3
2 years of direct Clinical experience in a co-occurring treatment program
2
Licensure as LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LMHC
3
Certification as Behavioral Health Counselor: Advanced or II
2
Certification as Behavioral Health Counselor: Tech or I
1
2.
Must possess knowledge of Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders (DD) in the Bristol Bay Area and be familiar with the culture and lifestyle of the peoples of the region.
3.
Must possess knowledge and skills in the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) Counseling Domains and 12 Core Functions: (screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, counseling, case management, client education, crisis intervention, referral, reports & records keeping and consultation).
4.
Must possess knowledge and use of the American Society of Addictions Medicine (ASAM) for assessment, treatment planning and discharge.
5.
Must possess knowledge of Best Practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Enhancement Therapy, 12 Step Facilitation and Matrix Model of Therapy, and most effective use of said.
6.
Must possess good oral and written communication skills.
7.
Must adhere to the National Association for Addictions Professionals also known as the National Association for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) Code of Ethics and maintain a personal moral code to serve as a role model for clients and the region as a whole.
8.
Must possess skills to work well with diverse cultures; a Yupik speaker is desirable.
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