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Position Title
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Substance Abuse Counselor I/II
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Department(s)
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Rainforest Recovery Center
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Reports to
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Director, Rainforest Recovery Center
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Population Served
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Patients, families, visitors and volunteers, co-workers and physicians and outside vendors and other agencies.
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CARE Values
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C ourtesy – We act in a positive, professional and considerate manner, recognizing the impact of our actions on the care of our patients and the creation of a supportive work environment.
A ccountability – We take responsibility for our actions and their collective outcomes; working as an effective, committed and cooperative team.
R espect – We treat everyone with fairness and dignity by honoring diversity and promoting an atmosphere of trust and cooperation. We listen to others, valuing their skills, ideas and opinions.
E xcellence – We choose to do our best and work with a commitment to continuous improvement. We provide high quality, professional healthcare to meet the changing needs of our community and region.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Under the supervision of the Administrative Director, the Substance Abuse Counselor is responsible for providing initial individual assessment, treatment planning, counseling, and case management for clients referred for inpatient/outpatient alcohol/drug problems. Provides individual, group, conjoint, and family counseling as appropriate. Prepares and conducts educational lectures on chemical dependency and related subjects. Participates in other hospital committees and teams as appropriate. Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required
- Ability to use accurate, clear and concise oral and written communication
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to explain procedures and requirements to the public and employees
- Ability to critically think and analyze and communicate findings
- Ability to work independently and perform assignments with minimal direction
- Ability to operate a variety of automated office equipment such as personal computers, copy machines, calculators, fax machine, multi-line telephone systems, etc.
Minimum requirements (the following are minimal qualification necessary for entry into this classification)
Education:
Counselor I/II: High school diploma or equivalent required. Graduation from accredited program. Completes annual educational requirements.
Counselor II: Master’s Degree in the behavioral sciences and one year experience as a Substance Abuse Counselor or 1 year of practicum or internship in behavioral sciences.
License(s):
Counselor II: Licensure in specialty within 1 year of hire date.
Certification(s):
Counselor I/II: Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification within 90 days of hire.
Counselor I: Certified Alaska Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor by Certification Review Board as an Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Level I – Counselor.
Counselor II: Certified Alaska Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor by Certification Review Board as an Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselor preferred.
Experience(s):
Counselor I: Minimum two (2) years’ experience as a behavioral health counselor, substance abuse treatment counseling preferred. Completion of post high school behavioral health education can substitute for experience on a year for year basis.
Counselor II: Minimum two (2) years’ experience as a behavioral health counselor, substance abuse treatment counseling preferred. Post bachelor’s degree work in behavioral health, including practicum and or internship my substitute for experience on a year for year basis.
Counselor I/II: Proven competency in specialty area. Communicates the mission, ethics, and goals of the facility.
Physical:
Light to moderate physical activity involving office procedures. Prolonged sitting with some walking throughout the facility. Manual dexterity for extensive keyboarding and telephone use. Infrequent light to moderate lifting. Emotional stress related to dealing with varied psychosocial needs of patients/families and occasional heavy workload.
Meets dress code standards; appearance is neat and clean. Wears identification while on duty. Complies with state and federal laws for employee health requirements, such as TB testing and other requirements (see Employee Health Policy for specific requirements). For specific physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion environment, see attached Description of Physical Demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the positions.
Hazardous Exposure/Working Conditions:
Exposed to hazards associated with electrical equipment. Minimal risk of exposure to hazardous materials, blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, violent behaviors, chemical elements. Work is carried out in office setting.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
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