SUD Counselor D3

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe is seeking a SUD Counselor to provide counseling and support to individuals in recovery from alcohol or other addictive chemicals, using multiple modalities and family involvement.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and current licensure, with 2–5 years in SUD treatment. Strong communication, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity are essential, and travel is minimal within the community setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling or related field is required.
• Current LADC licensure or UMICAD Certification is required.
• Minimum of two to five years of experience in SUD treatment, counseling, and/or assessment.
• Familiarity with the Mille Lacs Band culture and policies; ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide SUD counseling, treatment, and aftercare planning utilizing a variety of modalities for individuals, families and groups.
• Coordinate educational programs for the SUD outpatient CD treatment program.
• Facilitate adult groups.
• Recruit Band Elders to serve in mentor role for those in outpatient treatment programs.
• Network with other tribal and county human services organizations.
• Transport clients as necessary.
• Maintain appropriate records of treatment and referrals for clients.
• Complete comprehensive assessments for clients.
• Conduct SUD program orientation sessions.
• Meet with clients, both individually and in groups, and with their families to provide family counseling and education.
• Assist clients as necessary and appropriate while in treatment and recovery.
• Provide liaison between CD SUD staff and other HHS professionals.
• Participate in discharge planning for clients.
• Maintain confidentiality of all program participants per United States Code (42 CFR Part 2).

Skills

Communication skills

Writing ability

Interpersonal skills

Recovery experience

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling or related field

LADC licensure or UMICAD certification

Tools

Windows

Word processing

Job description

JOB TYPE: Full Time
LOCATION: SUD/HHS
REPORTS TO: Associate Director assigned
SALARY RANGE: $59,387 -$80,508

Any individual who receives an offer of employment or will receive a payroll check are required to submit to a drug and alcohol test as a condition of obtaining employment.
Mille Lacs Band Member/American Indian preference applies

SUMMARY

The SUD Counselor is responsible for providing counseling and support to individuals in recovery from alcohol or other addictive chemicals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, SUD, social work, psychology or similar field is required.
• Current LADC licensure or UMICAD Counselor Certification is required.
• Minimum of two (2) to five (5) years of experience in SUD treatment, counseling, and/or assessment.
• Considerable knowledge of the disease concept and addictions.
• Familiarity with the philosophy of White Bison Wellbriety and Alcoholics Anonymous.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and Band rules, regulations, and policies.
• Knowledge of the resources available inside and outside the Band that can be used in the treatment of alcoholics and other drug users.
• Understanding of non-traditional treatment modalities.
• Familiarity with and sensitivity to culture and tradition of the Mille Lacs Band.
• Commitment to multi-cultural programming.
• Ability to maintain highest level of confidentiality with respect to clients to maintain integrity of program.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to write effectively.
• Basic computer skills, including Windows and Word.
• Many chemically abusive people relate better to a counselor that is in recovery and can act as a role model in successful recovery of an addiction. Therefore, while not mandatory that the incumbent be in recovery; consideration will be given to incumbent personal history. If in recovery, a minimum of 2 years of documented sobriety is required at time of hire and must be able to pass a background check.
• Must have current driver’s license, reliable personal transportation, have proof of current insurance coverage. Must also be insurable under the Band’s Auto Insurance Policy.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide SUD counseling, treatment, and aftercare planning utilizing a variety of modalities for individuals, families and groups.
• Coordinate educational programs for the SUD outpatient CD treatment program.
• Facilitate adult groups.
• Recruit Band Elders to serve in mentor role for those in outpatient treatment programs.
• Network with other tribal and county human services organizations.
• Transport clients as necessary.
• Maintain appropriate records of treatment and referrals for clients.
• Complete comprehensive assessments for clients.
• Conduct SUD program orientation sessions.
• Meet with clients, both individually and in groups, and with their families to provide family counseling and education.
• Assist clients as necessary and appropriate while in treatment and recovery.
• Provide liaison between CD SUD staff and other HHS professionals.
• Participate in discharge planning for clients.
• Maintain confidentiality of all program participants per United States Code (42 CFR Part 2).

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Nature of work is such that incumbent experiences infrequent periods of moderate to high stress levels while dealing with clients, family members, and others.
• Work is almost exclusively indoors in a controlled climate area.
• Little threat of personal danger or risk, although working with certain patients may subject incumbent to periods of moderate to high stress levels.
• Hours are typically 8-5; however, based on client acuity schedules can be shifted. If time above 40 hours is required to meet staffing or client acuity these hours – unless emergently arising-must be pre-approved by the clinical supervisor or the Associate Director. If it is emergent and pre-approval is not possible as soon as possible notify and document the clinical supervisor or Associate Director to ensure payroll accuracy. Extra hours and weekend work may also be required to cover cultural events.
• Will involve working with many different people who are often distressed in some way.
• Local travel is required, travel outside the state is very limited.