Addictions Counselor - Any Regional Community
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
The Addictions Counselor position is located in the Community & Family Services Division under the supervision of the Regional Addictions Coordinator. This position will become an integral member of the Behavioral Health Department and works collaboratively with other Behavioral Health Services staff to provide comprehensive, holistic behavioral health services to those clients seeking to recover from addictions.
It is of utmost importance that the Addictions Counselor provides regular groups for recovery from addictions, ensures clarity in all communications for which he/she is responsible- both written and verbal, and meets the highest standards of confidentiality, accuracy, and professionalism.
Required Skills
Willingness to learn the traditions and culture of the people of the Chugachmiut Region and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Alaska Native communities.
Must be a certified Chemical Dependency Counselor Level I (or higher) or have a current training plan in place to become certified.
Be willing to become certified as a Behavioral Health Aide, if requested by the supervisor.
Willingness to participate as a member of the Behavioral Health Services team in program planning and evaluation. Able to work both cooperatively and independently toward the overall goals of the Behavioral Health Department and those of Chugachmiut.
Skilled in working with the public.
Required Experience
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
The Addictions Counselor position is located in the Community & Family Services Division under the supervision of the Regional Addictions Coordinator. This position will become an integral member of the Behavioral Health Department and works collaboratively with other Behavioral Health Services staff to provide comprehensive, holistic behavioral health services to those clients seeking to recover from addictions.
It is of utmost importance that the Addictions Counselor provides regular groups for recovery from addictions, ensures clarity in all communications for which he/she is responsible- both written and verbal, and meets the highest standards of confidentiality, accuracy, and professionalism.
Required Skills
Willingness to learn the traditions and culture of the people of the Chugachmiut Region and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Alaska Native communities.
Must be a certified Chemical Dependency Counselor Level I (or higher) or have a current training plan in place to become certified.
Be willing to become certified as a Behavioral Health Aide, if requested by the supervisor.
Willingness to participate as a member of the Behavioral Health Services team in program planning and evaluation. Able to work both cooperatively and independently toward the overall goals of the Behavioral Health Department and those of Chugachmiut.
Skilled in working with the public.
Required Experience
