Overseas Youth Counselor

Position Overview:

This position implements a community-based adolescent substance abuse prevention and treatment program for the adolescent dependents of U.S. Service members at various U.S. Military installations in Europe and the Pacific Rim. The essential prevention and education role includes classroom education for adolescents, in-service training to community agencies, community education, screening for and facilitation of prevention support groups for youth from high-risk environments and participation in community awareness campaigns.

Counselor Duties Include:

·         Intake, screening, assessment, and management of case load

·         Provide AOD training and specialized education on a variety of topics

·         Treatment planning, discharge, records management, and continuing care planning for case load

·         Participation in quality assurance

·         Case record management and documentation

·         Securing and maintaining written referral agreements with all community agencies, briefing referral agencies about the ASACS program

Required Skills Include:

·         3 years of full-time clinical experience including 2 years of experience in treatment of adolescent substance abuse

·         Valid state clinical license in social work (e.g. LCSW), or mental health at the independent practice level, or PhD clinical psychologist

·         The possession of or eligibility for a state or national alcohol and drug counseling (AOD) certification

·         Candidates must be creative and skilled in prevention education, community referral agreements, and program marketing

·         Applicants must possess strong public speaking and public relations skills. No foreign language skills required

SAIC provides a generous benefits package including:

·         Full Health and Dental

·         401k with Company Matching Funds

·         Compensated Relocation Expenses

·         Comprehensive Leave and Holidays