Alcohol and Drug Counselor III

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

1d•$56,064 - $63,072•Onsite

About The Position

The Alcohol and Drug Counselor III works in the Human Services Substance Use Disorder department and provides assessment, counseling, treatment planning, education, and follow-up services to clients and their families. The role supports clients with chemical dependency, including clients with co-occurring mental health problems, and collaborates with treatment teams to promote recovery plans. The counselor may provide clinical supervision to ADC-I and ADC-II staff as directed by the program supervisor or department coordinator. The position is onsite at Human Services as designated. It requires travel and may involve shift work, including operations seven days a week and on holidays. The role is subject to drug and alcohol testing under Fond du Lac Reservation personnel policies and to pre-employment and annual background checks. A valid U.S. Class D driver’s license with Fond du Lac insurability is required. The probationary period is 90 days for full-time employees and 120 days for part-time employees.

Requirements

Valid U.S. Class D driver’s license with Fond du Lac insurability.
State Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor or equivalent, 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.
CPR certification; if not currently certified, become certified within six months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment.
Complete Fond du Lac NARCAN training within six months of hire.
If chemically dependent, be free from use for at least two years, document the length of sobriety, and maintain continued sobriety.
Ability to maintain healthy boundaries with clients.
Documented competence in screening 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 on projects and with all parties involved.
Subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Fond du Lac Reservation personnel policies.
Subject to pre-employment and annual background checks.
Travel is required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

May conduct State of Minnesota Rule 25 Assessments authorizing 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 both 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 for 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 staff as directed by the program supervisor or department coordinator.
Submit required reports to appropriate parties.
Attend all mandatory department trainings.
Maintain confidentiality of financial records and records for employees, band members, and clients.
Respond promptly and professionally to requests, complaints, and problems.
Demonstrate courtesy, respect, and sensitivity toward visitors and coworkers as a representative of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.
Represent the Fond du Lac Band and department positively and professionally in the community.
Maintain proper attendance and report 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.
Maintain appropriate work attire.