LPC Substance Abuse Counselor

Mohican Nation•Bowler, WI

11d

About The Position

The full-time Mental Health Therapist provides direct client care in an integrated setting and collaborates with community providers to support comprehensive, sustainable care for individuals, families, and the Stockbridge community. The position provides psychotherapy and substance abuse treatment across the developmental life span, including care for children and adolescents, and must comply with Stockbridge-Munsee policies and procedures, Wisconsin regulations, and Indian Health Service standards of care. The therapist delivers integrated mental health and substance abuse services, including care for co-occurring disorders, and may manage interactive telehealth or school-based clients. The role requires cultural competency, knowledge of trauma-based conditions, collaboration with tribal and community providers, and participation in required training and meetings. Evening or weekend work, extended hours, and irregular shifts may be required.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a 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.
Be free from substance abuse problems for at least 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 across the life span and serve 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 for the Elder/Youth License requirement and obtain and maintain that license as applicable to the position.
Maintain strict confidentiality and attend all applicable training.
Pass pre-employment drug and health screening and comply with the Tribe’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy.
Be eligible for coverage under the employer’s liability insurance and have a satisfactory work 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 old unless otherwise stated, maintain acceptable attendance, and be able to work weekends, nights, and holidays.
Satisfactorily complete any exam or other testing requirements used to determine skill proficiency, if required.

Responsibilities

Provide strength-based psychotherapy and substance abuse treatment to individuals, families, and couples across the developmental life span, including children and adolescents.
Provide co-occurring mental health and substance abuse intake, treatment planning, interventions, case management, and crisis intervention for complex clients.
Collaborate with other providers in an integrated setting and attend weekly staffing meetings.
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 or agencies within available resources.
Diagnose and treat mental health and substance abuse disorders using an integrated approach, including treatment for co-occurring disorders.
Provide care using therapeutic methods such as Cognitive Behavioral, Supportive, Systemic, Psycho-educational, and Solution Focused approaches, as well as other customary and usual methods.
Manage interactive telehealth or school-based clients as needed.
Provide trauma-informed treatment and demonstrate cultural competency.
Provide EAP and behavioral health consultation or training to other tribal programs as needed.
Attend required training and meetings and maintain continuing education requirements for licensure.
Maintain confidentiality, comply with applicable laws and tribal policies, and follow departmental and organizational safety, testing, and uniform guidelines.
Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality and attend job-related, in-service, and other required training.