Outpatient Alcohol & Drug Counselor - Crisis & Casework

Tolowa; Smith River (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation is seeking an Alcohol & Drug Counselor to develop and maintain an outpatient A&D counseling program for Native American adults and adolescents. The role includes crisis intervention, individual and group therapy, and home visits to address psycho-social issues related to substance abuse.

Under supervision of the Family Services Program Manager, you will ensure documentation, referrals, and collaboration with funding agencies, while adhering to tribal and federal

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CADC I or CADC-A certification required.

Responsibilities

• Screening, Assessment and Service Referrals: conduct and review A&D screenings to identify clients appropriate for the program.
• Substance Abuse Testing: perform urinalysis and/or hair follicle drug screening at the request of CFS staff; supervise drug and alcohol tests.
• Counseling: provide and/or arrange for individual or group A&D counseling services, as needed.
• Manage crises and provide service intervention as needed, locate or provide emergency crisis intervention.
• Facilitate client engagement and self-determination.
• Provide referrals to other services and/or agencies, as needed.
• Maintain documentation in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with CFS protocol and as required by funding sources.
• Provide casework support, including data collection and reporting, and written or oral testimony, as appropriate, in any court of competent jurisdiction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving and critical thinking

Interpersonal skills and teamwork

Customer service

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

CADC I or CADC-A

Job description

Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation is seeking an Alcohol & Drug Counselor to develop and maintain an outpatient A&D counseling program for Native American adults and adolescents. The role includes crisis intervention, individual and group therapy, and home visits to address psycho-social issues related to substance abuse.

Under supervision of the Family Services Program Manager, you will ensure documentation, referrals, and collaboration with funding agencies, while adhering to tribal and federal