Alcohol and Drug Counselor III

Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa•Duluth, MN

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Alcohol and Drug Counselor III works in the Human Services Substance Use Disorder division and provides assessment, treatment, counseling, education, and follow-up services to clients and their families. The role collaborates with treatment teams to support clients’ recovery plans and may provide clinical supervision to ADC-I and ADC-II counselors as directed. The position is onsite at a designated Human Services location, reports to the SUD Program Supervisor, and requires travel. It is an exempt, salaried position with a 90-day probationary period for full-time employees. A $3,500 sign-on bonus is offered with a two-year commitment.

Requirements

Valid U.S. Class D Driver’s License and Fond du Lac insurability.
State Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, equivalent qualification, or eligibility for Fond du Lac Reservation Tribal Licensure.
Four-year degree in Human Service, Chemical Dependency, or equivalent, and completion of an 880-hour internship.
Obtain a Fond du Lac Reservation ADC-III license within six months of hire.
Maintain CPR certification; applicants who are not currently certified must become certified within six months of hire.
Complete Fond du Lac NARCAN training within six months of hire.
If chemically dependent, have at least two years free of use, document the length of sobriety, and maintain sobriety during employment.
Ability to maintain healthy boundaries with clients.
Documented competence in screening for and working with clients with mental health problems through education, training, and experience.
One year of group and counseling experience.
Knowledge of computer applications including word processing, Access, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to work independently and establish priorities.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to establish professional and harmonious working relationships with all parties involved.
Subject to drug and alcohol testing under Fond du Lac Reservation Personnel Policies.
Subject to pre-employment and annual background checks.
Travel is required.

Nice To Haves

12 hours of clinical and ethical supervision training for supervision of ADC-I and ADC-II counselors.
Knowledge of Native American communities, culture, customs, and beliefs.
Experience working with Native American clients and communities and demonstrated cultural sensitivity.

Responsibilities

May conduct State of Minnesota Rule 25 Assessments to authorize chemical dependency treatment.
Provide treatment planning in accordance with Fond du Lac Ordinance and the 12 core functions of counseling.
Screen and work with clients who have a dual diagnosis of chemical dependency and mental health problems.
Provide one-to-one counseling, conduct education groups, and provide group support for program clients and their families.
Provide follow-up services to individual clients transitioning into the Fond du Lac Human Services Outpatient Treatment Program.
Develop and provide appropriate educational materials for staff and the community.
Participate on clients’ treatment teams and collaborate with team members to promote clients’ recovery plans.
Provide clinical supervision to ADC-I and ADC-II counselors as directed by the program supervisor or department coordinator.
Submit required reports to appropriate parties.
Attend all mandatory department trainings and wear appropriate work attire.
Maintain confidentiality of financial records and records for employees, band members, and clients.
Respond promptly and professionally to requests, complaints, and problems.
Represent the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the department positively and professionally, demonstrating courtesy, respect, and sensitivity.
Maintain proper attendance, including reporting to work on time in accordance with applicable policies.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Remain flexible and assume other responsibilities assigned by management as necessary.