Senior Mental Health Program Coordinator

Company Overview

Wisdom Traditions Counseling Services is committed to providing compassionate, holistic care to individuals and families dealing with addiction and mental health challenges. Our approach emphasizes individualized, person-centered treatment and a strong family-systems perspective. We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced licensed/certified mental health therapist to join our dynamic clinical team.

Summary

As a Senior Mental Health Program Coordinator, you will play a key role in helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of healing & recovery with our integrative Wisdom approach. You will be responsible for leading the evening IOP/PHP in-house program, providing direct counseling services, conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and supporting clients throughout their recovery journey. This position requires a strong foundation in addiction counseling, program management and facilitation, as well as the ability to provide trauma-informed care and work within a multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have created and implemented integrative programs, experience working within the substance abuse community, and proficiency in dealing with high acuity patients and successfully managing their care and treatment.

Responsibilities

Manage programs related to the evening integrative healing and recovery groups held 3 times a week.

Provide individual and group counseling to clients with substance use and mental health disorders.

Conduct thorough assessments to identify clients' needs and treatment goals.

Develop, implement, and monitor personalized treatment plans for clients.

Offer psychoeducation to clients and their families about addiction, trauma, recovery, and family dynamics.

Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure comprehensive, integrated care for clients.

Maintain up-to-date, accurate client records in Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems.

Collaborate with case management services, including coordination with other healthcare providers and community resources.

Deliver trauma-informed care, recognizing the impact of trauma on addiction and recovery.

Monitor and evaluate clients' progress throughout treatment, adjusting plans as needed.

Required Qualifications

Certification: Chemical Dependency Counselor I (CDCI)/CDCII/CDCS certification from the State of Alaska, or LPC, LCSW, LMFT or any other State of Alaska recognized licensure.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in addiction counseling, with a focus on substance use treatment.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience as a lead provider for group therapy, group lead or programmatic lead in a clinical in-house setting.

Experience: Minimum of 4 years as a mental health provider in a clinical setting.

Minimum Education: Master's degree in a related field (e.g., psychology, social work, counseling).

Desired Skills and Experience

Experience providing counseling to individuals with substance use disorders, including those with dual diagnoses (mental health and addiction).

Strong knowledge of addiction recovery processes, treatment modalities, and community resources.

Expertise in assessment, treatment planning, and progress evaluation.

Experience working with diverse populations, including adolescents and families.

Familiarity with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems and timely documentation.

Ability to provide compassionate, non-judgmental support to clients in all stages of recovery.

To apply, please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your experience in addiction counseling and your approach to helping individuals in recovery. We are looking for a dedicated professional who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals struggling with addiction.

Job Type: Full-time, salary

Benefits:

ICHRA (Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement

401k

4 weeks vacation

Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Monday to Friday

Evening coverage

Application Question(s):

Can you pass a State of Alaska background check?

Are you available for full-time employment?

Are you available to work onsite in Anchorage with evening hours. Monday through Thursday 12-9, Friday 9-5.

Ability to Commute:

Anchorage, AK 99518 (Required)