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Certified Substance Abuse Counselor

Certified Substance Abuse Counselor

Sac and Fox Tribe of IowaTama, IA, US
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Job Description

JOB TITLE : Certified Substance Abuse Counselor DEPARTMENT : Health

CLASSIFICATION : Exempt CATEGORY : Professional

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Facilitate and provide counseling to individuals, families and groups on an outpatient basis.
  • Perform assessments, intakes, and make referrals as necessary.
  • Formulate treatment plans, chart progress and develop aftercare programs following inpatient treatment.
  • Be proficient with various computer assessment programs.
  • Provide assistance with emergency committals.
  • Attend court proceedings and probation meetings with clients as required.
  • Possess ability to provide community education / intervention services through presentation and public speaking.
  • Ability to provide culturally appropriate treatment methods and also to help coordinate local services for alcohol and substance abuse offenders.
  • Facilitate family education night activities to enhance family nourishment.
  • Must adhere to the Iowa Board of Certification's Code of Ethics for Alcohol and Drug Counselors or other professional code within their career field.
  • Be available for 24-hour crisis intervention.
  • Transport clients as required to group, individuals and inpatient facilities. (Requires some overnight stays).
  • Supervise staff as assigned in program director's absence.
  • Arrange speakers / presenters for staff trainings and community outreach.
  • Attend area meetings that may offer services to MADAC staff or clients.
  • Assist in the process of advocacy for client's access to resources.
  • Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS :

  • Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, sociology, criminal justice, counseling or human services.
  • Minimum of four years of work experience in substance abuse area, of which, at least one year of providing integrated services to clients with co-occurring disorders.
  • Experience with crisis intervention or crisis management.
  • Possess certification as CADC, IADC, IAADC or able to obtain certification within one year of hire.
  • Be certified as a Mandatory Reporter of Child and Adult Dependent Abuse or obtain certification prior to hiring.
  • Be proficient in the use of various mediums to educate, motivate, and teach recovery skill.
  • Be familiar with ASAM placement criteria, DSM diagnostic criteria and the ability to make sound, educated diagnosis of Co-Occurring clients.
  • Prefer experience working with Native Americans.
  • Must possess valid driver license and submit certified driving record for review.
  • Become familiar with and respect Meskwaki cultural beliefs.
  • Must submit to and successfully complete background investigation.

    • SUPERVISION :

  • Supervised by the Behavioral Health Director.

    • SALARY LEVEL :

  • Annual Salary Range : $ $53,684.80 - $81,889.60

    • Applicants will be required to submit to a background check and to a pre-employment drug test.

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