Chemical Dependency Counselor I

Chemical Dependency Counselor 1 Department: Behavioral Health Program: Recovery Support Services Reports to: Chemical Dependency Manager Employment Status: Full Time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Schedule: 40 Hours/52 Weeks Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638 Job Summary The Chemical Dependency Counselor 1 (CDC1) provides direct services to Henu' Community Wellness Court clients identified with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, and is responsible for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) clients, development and ongoing review of treatment plans, transition planning, and individual and group counseling in a supervised setting, making appropriate mental health referrals when necessary. The CDC1 is expected to establish and maintain a supportive and therapeutic environment. It is also expected that they will participate in supervision with Behavioral Health Providers in pursuit of higher levels of certification. This position is responsible to maintain client files in accordance with applicable policies and regulations. Essential Functions - Provides substance use assessments of clients to determine appropriate treatment level - Develops or participates in the development of goals, objectives, and interventions for client treatment plans - Conducts period reviews of levels of care for clients and determines need for transition/discharge readiness - Provides individual and group counseling to assigned clients/family members - Facilitate groups regarding substance use, addiction, and recovery - Coordinates services with Behavioral Health and Henu' Court teams for a multidisciplinary approach - Actively participates in weekly clinical and individual supervision meeting with Chemical Dependency Manager and other Chemical Dependency Counselor(s), including peer consultation and peer record review - Coordinates the activities of and supervises Peer Support Mentors in their work with Henu' clients - Maintain client records in accordance with Tribal and Medicaid standards - Follow all grant requirements, including AKAIMS and reporting grant requirements to supervisor It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives. Working Conditions Lifting Requirements - Sedentary work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Physical Requirements - Stand or Sit (Stationary position) - Walk (Move, Traverse) - Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position) - Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse) - Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move) - Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information) - See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess) - Taste/Smell (Detect, Distinguish, Determine) - Pushing or Pulling - Repetitive Motion OSHA Categories []{style="text-decor "}