The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Chemical Dependency Counselor is responsible for the assessment and treatment of substance use disorders. Provides professional expertise and assists administration with a variety of therapeutic modalities and training programs in the field of Substance Use treatment.

This position has two (2) levels designed to provide progressively more responsible and independent work experiences. Progression between job levels is based on the demonstrated ability to successfully handle more progressively responsible assignments.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Certified as one of the following:

• Chemical Dependency Counselor I (CDC-I) through the Alaska Commission on Behavioral Health Certification requirements.
• Behavioral Health Aide II (BHA-II) by Community Health Aide Program.
• National Certified Addiction Counselor by National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors AND ability to obtain Alaska certification as a CDC-I or BHA-II within twelve (12) months of hire.

2. Two (2) years’ experience working in the Behavioral Health field (i.e., Sociology, Psychology, Addiction, Counseling, Psychiatric Nursing, Human Services, Social Work); OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

3. Completion of First Aid/CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.

Additional Qualifications for Chemical Dependency Counselor II: Meets all requirements of Chemical Dependency Counselor I in addition to the following:

1. Certified as one of the following:

• Chemical Dependency Counselor II (CDC-II) through the Alaska Commission on Behavioral Health Certification requirements
• Behavioral Health Aide III (BHA-III) by Community Health Aide Program.
• National Certified Addiction Counselor II by National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors AND ability to obtain Alaska certification as a CDC-II or BHA-III within twelve (12) months of hire.

2. Two (2) years of direct service delivery of chemical dependency experience at Level I; OR demonstrated proficiency as a Chemical Dependency Counselor I.

Additional Qualifications for Dena A Coy, Detox Center, and Four Directions departments:

1. Obtain Qualified Addiction Professional (QAP) approval within three (3) years of the Provisional Provider Application approval date with the State of Alaska.

Employee Health Requirements:

Compliance with our Employee Health Procedure is a condition of SCF employment. You are required to agree that you will comply with all job-related employee health screening and immunizations prior to your first day of employment. Jobs designated as a Health Care Personnel (HCP) position, requires that you have documentation that you have completed the following immunizations prior to your first day of employment: MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hepatitis B, Influenza, T-dap (Tetanus - Diphtheria - Pertussis) and COVID-19.