Substance Abuse Counselor

Under general supervision, performs professional counseling of ranges of difficulty, enabling substance abuse clients to regain mental, emotional, physical and spiritual health. Promote and assist in develops the Substance Abuse Program for the community.

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE: • Knowledge of the 12 core functions of counseling substance abuse clients and 12-step programs; • Knowledge of the principles and practices of the counseling profession; • Knowledge of domestic violence programming and the treatment of perpetrators of domestic violence; • Knowledge of resources and services available in treatment and rehabilitation programs; • Knowledge of social and legal issues related to substance abuse; Revised Job Code 545-56 • Knowledge of applicable tribal, federal, state and local laws, statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations, policies and procedures as they pertain to substance abuse; • Knowledge of HIPAA, privacy and security regulations; • Skill in establishing and maintaining confidential records; • Skill in conducting group psycho-educational classes for substance abuse clients; including support groups; • Strong oral and written communication skills; • Skill in interacting with clients from various social, economic, cultural, spiritual and psychological backgrounds; • Skill in developing and implementing therapeutic techniques for substance abuse clients; • Organizational skills to effectively manage a diverse case load and complex workload; • Ability to prepare comprehensive reports; • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective and cooperative working relationships with other departments of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, service providers, state and Federal agencies; • Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing word processing and database software; • Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION: 1) Masters Degree in Chemical Dependency, Psychology or Social Work; 2) Minimum three year experience in counseling in the area of Substance Abuse/Chemical Dependency with experience in out- patient treatment; (3) Experience working with American Indian communities and or population preferred; (4) Experience working with children and adolescents preferred. (5) Licensed by the AZ Board of Behavioral Health License in Chemical Dependency; (6) Current Arizona Driver’s License and meet FMYN insurance standards.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provides outpatient substance abuse therapeutic services for youth and adults; • Conducts comprehensive assessment interviews related to client’s total life health, including physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being; • Provides counseling and/or group psycho-educational classes for issues related to substance abuse use and addiction; • Develops treatment and aftercare plans in conjunction with other substance abuse program staff, client and family. • Performs case management and constant evaluation of treatment and aftercare plans; Informs client of residential admission process and expectations; • Establishes and monitors case records; • Provides educational activities to clients and within the community pertaining to substance abuse and healing in a culturally competent manner. • Consults with clinical personnel and other professional providers regarding ongoing client care; • Provides therapeutic support to clients and their families; • Participates in case staffing; • Responsible for maintenance of continuum of care and follow up of client progress; • Arranges for or provides transportation for clients to treatment programs and other related activities as needed; • Responsible for reporting requirements for Tribal and Federal Substance Abuse programs, including P.L. 93-638 Substance Abuse funding.

$65,351.92 to $78,422.31 annually