Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor

Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas; Eagle Pass (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas seeks a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor to assess residents and outpatients, develop treatment plans and provide individual counseling. The role includes coordinating schedules, facilitating group and family sessions, and promoting recovery initiatives within the New Hope Healing Grounds program.

The counselor will maintain licensure, stay updated on developments in substance abuse treatment, and participate in weekly meetings, court hearings if needed,

Qualifications

• Must hold a TX LCDC license and maintain licensure.
• Experience with CBT, DSM-V criteria and counseling Core Functions.
• Ability to conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
• Strong communication, record-keeping and confidentiality adherence.

Responsibilities

• Review psychosocial and trauma history to devise treatment plans for residents and outpatients.
• Provide individual counseling and assist with educational classes on related topics.
• Orient residents/outpatients to program philosophy, rules, schedules and plans.
• Facilitate educational presentations and group/family counseling sessions.
• Maintain knowledge of new developments in substance abuse and LCDC licensure.
• Review histories with DSM-V diagnoses to inform treatment plans.
• Conduct counseling and document progress notes.
• Coordinate resident/outpatient program schedules and discharge planning.
• Participate in weekly staff/treatment team meetings and community activities.
• Promote the program at community events and collaborate with other departments.

Skills

LCDC licensure

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

DSM-V knowledge

Group counseling

Individual counseling

Public speaking

Cultural awareness

Documentation & reporting

Interdepartmental collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in psychology, social work, counseling or related field

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

In House Only Applicants (Tribal Members and Employees currently working within a Kickapoo Entity)

Position: Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor

Supervisor: Program Director

Division: Health and Human Services Administration

Department: New Hope Healing Grounds

Responsibilities:

Responsible for reviewing psychosocial and trauma history and assessment of chemical dependency issues to develop treatment plans for residents and/or outpatients, provides individual counseling, and assists with educational classes on topics of effects of alcohol and drugs, anger/stress management, and relapse prevention.

Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Participates in orientation of residents/outpatients regarding program philosophy, rules, schedules, and treatment plans.
• Facilitates or co-facilitates educational presentations, individual counseling, family counseling, or group sessions.
• Maintains knowledge of new developments in the field of substance abuse and maintains current LCDC licensure.
• Reviews an individual’s psychosocial history with DSMV diagnosis to formulate treatment plans.
• Conducts resident or outpatient individual counseling and documents on progress notes.
• Assists in the coordination of resident and outpatient program schedules.
• Assists in the coordination of discharge planning and recommendations for residents.
• Attends weekly staff and/or treatment team meetings.
• Promotes New Hope, Healing Grounds recovery program at community activities.
• Attends monthly KTTT court hearings and provides input and recommendations to the court as requested.
• Attends collaborative meetings with KTTT departments such as the casino, construction, court, clinic and/or Tribal Council.
• Maintains a professional attitude and works in an ethical manner in all aspects of the job.
• Other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Knowledge, skills and abilities for the position:

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to diagnose using the DSM-V criteria to identify chemical dependency issues.
• Ability to be familiar with 12 step program and conduct group sessions.
• Ability to conduct individual or family counseling, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
• Ability to do public speaking and conduct educational sessions to residents and outpatients.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all departments of the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas.
• Ability to organize and report statistical data.
• Ability to maintain current LCDC licensure.
• Ability to be self-motivated, organized and detailed oriented.
• Ability to be calm and verbally de-escalate potential threatening situations.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize daily, weekly, or monthly tasks.
• Ability to use Microsoft programs and planning tools, spreadsheets, calendars, etc.
• Ability to be dependable and delegate responsibilities during absences.
• Must be sober and maintain presentable hygiene as they must act as role models for tribal members.
• Must have cultural awareness and sensitivity of Kickapoo traditions, religious beliefs and way of life.
• Must abide by the Texas Administrative Code RULE 140.423 – A licensee shall uphold the law and refrain from unprofessional and unethical conduct.

Supervision exercised:

This position does carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Education/experience requirements:

Minimum Qualifications: Must have a current LCDC license from the TX State Health Services Department.

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in any of the following, psychology, social work, counseling or related field.

Must have at least two years’ experience working in the field of addictions, rehabilitation, detention, or social services.

Must have knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DSM-V, and Counseling 12 Core Functions of drug and alcohol substance abuse treatment.

Must have or be willing to acquire CPR/1st Aid certification.

Must be able to comply with strict adherence to Federal Confidentiality Regulations and maintain resident/outpatient confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous work-related experience is preferred.

Native American preference is observed:

KTTT recognizes preference for KTTT tribal members and qualified Native American tribal members including preferential treatment in recruitment, hiring, promotions, layoffs and reductions in force so long as they meet minimum job qualifications.