LPC Substance Abuse Counselor

Mohican Nation • Bowler, WI

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About The Position

The LPC Substance Abuse Counselor provides psychotherapy and substance abuse treatment in an integrated care setting, serving individuals, families, and couples across the lifespan, including children and adolescents. The role includes co-occurring mental health and substance abuse assessment, treatment planning, intervention, case management, and crisis intervention for complex clients. The counselor collaborates with community providers and tribal programs to support comprehensive care and complies with Stockbridge-Munsee policies, Wisconsin regulations, and Indian Health Service standards of care.

The position requires culturally affirming, developmentally appropriate care and clinical competency across therapeutic methods, including cognitive behavioral, supportive, systemic, psycho-educational, and solution-focused approaches. The counselor may provide services through interactive telehealth or in schools, and may provide EAP services, behavioral health consultation, or training to other tribal programs. The role also includes required training, meetings, continuing education, documentation, and adherence to applicable laws and workplace policies.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or another related field.
• Wisconsin licensure as a Professional Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, or Marriage and Family Therapist through the Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing; a Professional Counselor Training License will be considered.
• Certified Substance Abuse Counselor licensure, or willingness to obtain the Substance Abuse Specialist credential within two years of hire.
• Must be free from substance abuse problems for a minimum of three years.
• Experience providing outpatient behavioral health services.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to Native American mental health and substance abuse issues, and ability to provide culturally affirming services.
• Ability to provide developmentally appropriate mental health services to clients across the lifespan.
• Ability to provide mental health services to complex clients with a broad range of presenting issues.
• Ability to perform all aspects of family-based treatment and case management.
• Clear written and oral communication skills.
• Competence with word processing and other computer/EHR programs needed to maintain client records and data.
• Pass a background security check to meet the Elder/Youth License requirement before and during employment.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and attend applicable training.
• Pass pre-employment drug and health screening and comply with the Tribe’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy during employment.
• Be eligible for coverage under the employer’s liability insurance.
• Demonstrate a satisfactory working record in prior or current employment.
• Meet the physical requirements of the position.
• Have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and insurance; obtain a Wisconsin driver’s license within 30 days of employment if holding an out-of-state license.
• Meet and maintain eligibility to operate a personal or tribal vehicle under Mohican Nation Insurance driver acceptability guidelines.
• Be at least 18 years of age unless otherwise stated.
• Maintain an acceptable departmental attendance record and be able to work weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Obtain and maintain an Elder/Youth License as required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy and substance abuse treatment to individuals, families, and couples across the developmental lifespan, including children and adolescents.
• Provide co-occurring mental health and substance abuse intake, treatment planning, intervention, case management, and crisis intervention for complex clients.
• Collaborate with other providers in an integrated setting and attend weekly staffing.
• Build working relationships with primary care providers, psychiatrists, Coordinated Services Team, Indian Child Welfare, family services, school counselors, and other disciplines.
• Refer clients to outside professionals and agencies within available resources.
• Diagnose and treat a full spectrum of mental health and substance abuse disorders using an integrated approach for co-occurring disorders.
• Use a variety of customary therapeutic methods, including cognitive behavioral, supportive, systemic, psycho-educational, and solution-focused approaches.
• Manage interactive telehealth or school-based clients as needed.
• Provide treatment informed by knowledge of trauma-based conditions and related therapeutic methods.
• Provide culturally competent services.
• Provide EAP and behavioral health consultation or training to other tribal programs as needed.
• Attend required trainings and meetings and maintain continuing education requirements for licensure.
• Maintain an acceptable departmental attendance record and report to work reliably and promptly.
• Attend job-related and in-service meetings and training to maintain professional competency and technical knowledge.
• Adhere to tribal law, other applicable laws, and tribal personnel policies and procedures.
• Meet applicable physical, safety, testing, uniform, confidentiality, screening, and licensing requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time