Substance Abuse Counselor

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;

• 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