Substance Abuse Counselor Bad River

Locations: Odanah, WI Type:Tribal Salary Range:Salary Negotiable Open Period:5/30/2025 until filled Summary:For further information and how to apply, contact directly: Send Application and Resume To: Bad River Tribe Attn: Human Resources P.O.

Box 39 Odanah, WI 54861 Application material may also be emailed to: Job Announcement Flyer: Duties:Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide individual counseling to help identify problems and explore solutions, set and develop goals and strategies, and motivate recovery in an outpatient setting(s). • Outpatient settings include but are not limited to corrections/local jails, domestic abuse shelters, and youth programs/schools.

• Provide AODA assessments, outpatient counseling to individuals and groups, referrals when necessary, and facilitate support groups/family education for community members.

• Implement culturally relevant, evidence-based practices and relapse prevention.

• Monitor progress and evidenced-based intervention.

• Help develop support systems necessary to assist treatment goals and achieve and maintain recovery.

• Provide limited crisis intervention services.

• Collaborate with other staff and programs to ensure quality resources for community members.

• Maintain and implement policies and procedures in accordance with State standards and Bad River Tribal and Health and Wellness Center policies and procedures.

• Complete all paperwork and supporting documents as required, including discharge plan and release of information forms.

• Maintain confidential, accurate, concise, and timely records via electronic health records.

• Submit monthly reports to the Behavioral Health Director.

• Participate in required training, workshops, and meetings.

• Other duties as assigned Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.

Knowledge of the uniqueness of the Bad River Community.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Required: • Associate degree in behavioral health with Wisconsin CSAC or SAC credential.

• Two years of experience in AODA assessment and counseling of individuals and groups with substance use disorders.

• Knowledge of available AODA treatment and supportive services.

• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize program objectives.

• Excellent verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills.

Preferred: • Bachelor's degree in behavioral health.

• Experience with medication-assisted treatment.

• Knowledge of Bad River Community.

• Experience working in Indian Country.

Other Skills and Abilities: Required: • This is a required driver position.

Must have a valid driver's license and meet eligibility for tribal insurance.

• Must not have an unlawful history with alcohol and/or drug abuse for at least two years before application.

• Abstinence from alcohol/drug use is required upon employment and while employed in this position.

• Due to the requirement of abstinence, there may be random drug screening.

• Must be able to work cooperatively and effectively with co-workers and tribal, local, state, and federal programs.

• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Open-minded to culturally sensitive treatment plans, which may include a healing component such as sweat lodge, pipe ceremony, talking circles, etc.

Work Type:Permanent, Part Announcement #:Substance Abuse Counselor LCO