Dual Diagnosis Counselor — Goose Creek Correctional

Job overview

The Dual Diagnosis Counselor role is onsite at an Alaska Department of Corrections facility in Wasilla, AK, and is full-time at 40 hours per week. Compensation is $43.15 per hour. The counselor supports The Salvation Army Clitheroe Center/ADOC SATS Program, providing substance-use treatment services under an Alaska Department of Corrections contract. The counselor maintains a caseload, conducts assessments, facilitates treatment groups, and monitors client progress. The work supports treatment-plan goals and program requirements for clients with substance-related and co-occurring disorders.

What you'll do

• Conduct SBIRT and ASAM integrated assessments
• orient new clients
• develop treatment plans, referrals, and reentry plans as needed
• facilitate groups using approved curriculum
• monitor client compliance with treatment goals and assigned work
• complete timely documentation in accordance with contract requirements
• perform related duties as assigned.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dual diagnosis counselor

goose creek correctional

wasilla ak

onsite

full-time

40 hours per week

$43.15/hr

substance use treatment

co-occurring disorders

sbirt

asam assessments

correctional facility

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a master’s degree in behavioral health sciences or a related field and two years of related experience; an Alaska Counselor Technician certificate or equivalent is required. Must be able to obtain Alaska CDCI certification within one year; CDCII is preferred. ADOC background check and PREA screening are required.

About the employer

The Salvation Army Alaska Division is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.