Counselor

Job Summary
Alaska Addiction Rehabilitation Services Inc is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing compassionate, client-centered care for individuals on their journey to recovery from substances. Our team is passionate about making a difference in the lives of those we serve, and we are seeking a skilled and empathetic Counselor to join our mission-driven team.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in behavioral health, substance use disorder with a focus on providing support to individuals facing various challenges and dual diagnosis issues. As a Counselor, you will play a pivotal role in guiding clients through their healing journey.

Duties

• Provide clinical treatment functions for clients in individual and groups sessions using the client’s treatment plan as a guide.
• Maintain client records in timely, orderly manner according to the guidelines established in the agency treatment manual.
• Adhere to State and Federal confidentiality laws.
• Guide clients in the preparation of an individualized treatment plan.
• Prepare for and participates in weekly client case reviews.
• Facilitate psycho-educational and process groups.

Requirements

• Must be certified, as a Chemical Dependency Counselor Level 1.
• Prefer some experience working in a residential or outpatient setting.
• Must be knowledgeable of the interaction between chemical dependency and mental illness and the treatment issues related to dual disorders.
• Is able to communicate effectively verbally and in written form.
• Must be capable of maintaining client records, and client confidentiality as per State and Federal regulations.
• If a recovering individual, must be chemically free for a minimum of 2 years.

We encourage all qualified candidates who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $34.68 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Ability to Commute:

• Wasilla, AK 99623 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Wasilla, AK 99623: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person