Maniilaq Association
12/21
Title: Chemical Dependency Counselor Trainee l / ll / S Range: 13 4/13 7/14 10/15 13/15 6
Program: Counseling & Recovery Center Status: Non-Exempt
Housing Priority: None BCU: 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.

1. 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.

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.