Description

Position Summary:
This position functions within the hospital Social Services Department to provide counseling and education to inpatient and outpatient clients experiencing challenges with alcohol or substance abuse.

Baseline Qualification Requirements:
*High school diploma or equivalent.
*Two years full time substance abuse work experience.
*A Bachelor of Arts or Science may be substituted for one of the two years of experience if accepted by the Alaska Certification Board.
*Training-A minimum of 240 approved contact-training hours addressing knowledge and skills list in the counselor competency (OR) a combination of trainings and educational credits addressing the counselor competency requirement which can be evaluated for approval by the state commission.
*Two years full time work experience with increasingly specialized experience in chemical dependency treatment. *100 hours of Supervised Practicum.
*Current Chemical Dependency Counselor I certification by the State of Alaska or in a state, which has reciprocity with Alaska. This certification requires specialized training and experience in chemical dependency.

Other:
*Must be 21 years of age.
*Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License or can be obtained within 6 months of hire.

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