Drug and Alcohol Counselor

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe•Cass Lake, MN

About The Position

Provides confidential substance use disorder treatment and recovery support to women aged 18 and older on or near the Leech Lake Reservation. Services are delivered to individuals, families, groups, and the community, with an emphasis on healthy lifestyles and recovery. The role performs the core functions of alcohol and drug counseling in accordance with established policies and procedures. The posting describes responsibilities at multiple counselor levels: ADC I is an entry-level role under supervision, developing competencies in intake, assessment, treatment planning, and counseling; ADC II provides SUD treatment and recovery services under supervision; and ADC III/LADC provides SUD treatment and recovery services to other ADCs and supports program managers with administrative duties and appropriate clinical supervision. No supervisory duties are listed for this position.

Requirements

An associate degree or bachelor’s degree in a Human Services-related field and at least three years of supervised work experience in the Substance Use Disorder field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience in the field.
Familiarity with the Leech Lake Reservation and social service agencies in surrounding areas.
Knowledge and skill in the 12 Core Competencies for SUD Counselors and current substance abuse trends.
Experience with varied counseling techniques and case management strategies.
Knowledge of laws and statutes regulating client rights and services.
Excellent oral and written communication and customer service skills.
Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
Resourcefulness, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
Ability to travel in and out of state.
Ability to work collaboratively as a team member; good attendance and punctuality are required.
If substance-use dependent, documentation of two years of a substance-free lifestyle.
High degree of professional ethics.
Ability to develop positive rapport with clients, peers, families, and community members.
Understanding of and sensitivity to Native American culture.
Native American preference.

Responsibilities

Participate in multidisciplinary meetings with other professionals.
Schedule and provide educational, cultural, and recreational groups.
Plan, prioritize, and coordinate multiple tasks and complete assignments within deadlines.
Work with the Lead Counselor/Supervisor to ensure each client’s paperwork is current and up to date.
Assess client needs through intake, identify family-environment, social, legal, and medical issues, and develop treatment plans using the continuum-of-care model.
Use the six dimensions of ASAM Criteria in client planning.
Facilitate group counseling related to maintaining clients’ recovery.
Schedule and conduct one-on-one counseling sessions using varied counseling techniques.
Serve as a contact person and maintain correspondence with judges, attorneys, probation officers, and medical professionals regarding client care.
Record program and client data, including placement, funding, billing, participation, and progress, using appropriate forms.
Refer clients to available resources and services on the Reservation and in surrounding communities.
Complete discharge summaries documenting client progress during treatment.
Submit client data to the Supervisor and maintain consistency along the continuum of care.
Follow data privacy laws and maintain confidentiality and professional ethics.
Comply with the standards and codes of ethics of licensing boards, certification boards, the A&D Program, and the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe.
Attend and/or conduct required meetings and trainings.
Adhere to policies governing staff conduct.
Perform other related duties as assigned.