Chemical Dependency Counselor I

Kenaitze Indian Tribe

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chemical Dependency Counselor provides direct services to Behavioral Health clients identified with substance use disorders. The Chemical Dependency Counselor may also assist with Henu' Community Wellness Court clients identified with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. The Chemical Dependency Counselor is responsible for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) clients, development and ongoing review of treatment plans, transition planning, and individual and group counseling in a supervised setting, making appropriate mental health referrals when necessary. The CDC is expected to establish and maintain a supportive and therapeutic environment. It is expected that they will participate in supervision with chemical dependency manager and or other members of the behavioral health team in pursuit of higher levels of certification. This position is responsible to maintain client files in accordance with applicable policies and regulations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
2 year full-time work experience in chemical dependency treatment (1 year of experience may be substituted if the candidate has a Master's, Bachelor's, or Associate's degree from an accredited educational facility in a relevant field)
Certification as a CDC1 in the State of Alaska
First Aid/CPR
Must have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy, or obtain within 90 days of hire
Knowledge of HIPAA and 42 CFR, Part 2 regulations
Excellent interpersonal communications, public speaking, and presentation skills
Knowledge of child protection and ICWA laws
Must be willing to become familiar with Tribal Court Codes and Dena'ina culture
Maintains awareness of community resources available to clients and families
Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and others
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, or obtain within 90 days
This position is a Covered Position subject to all requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and to the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, (ICPA). ABCA and ICPA requirements apply and must be complied with at all times in order to remain in the position.

Nice To Haves

The clinician is able to effectively provide counseling knowledge, skills, and attitudes with consistency and effectiveness in a variety of counseling interactions
Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities
Experience with computerized management information systems

Responsibilities

Provides substance use assessments of clients to determine appropriate treatment level
Develops or participates in the development of goals, objectives, and interventions for client treatment plans
Conducts period reviews of levels of care for clients and determines need for transition/discharge readiness
Provides individual and group counseling to assigned clients/family members
Facilitate groups regarding substance use, addiction, and recovery
Coordinates services with Behavioral Health and Henu' Court teams for a multidisciplinary approach
Actively participates in weekly clinical and individual supervision meeting with Chemical Dependency Manager and other Chemical Dependency Counselor(s), including peer consultation and peer record review
Coordinates the activities of and supervises Peer Support Mentors in their work with Henu' clients
Maintain client records in accordance with Tribal and Medicaid standards
Follow all grant requirements and reporting grant requirements to supervisor