SUD Counselor

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 appliesSUMMARY:The SUD Counselor is responsible for providing chemical abuse counseling for the recovery of alcoholics and other chemically abusive persons.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 in doors 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, but may also need to work a 1-9 p.m. schedule. Extra hours and weekend work may also be required. May also require occasional "on call' availability to cover emergency situations.• 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.

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