Alcohol & Drug Counselor III

Fond du Lac Band is one of six Chippewa Indian Bands

General Summary:

Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) III will provide direct outpatient drug and alcohol counseling to clients of the Fond du Lac Human Services co-occurring outpatient chemical dependency programs as an integral member of a multidisciplinary treatment team; and while assisting the program supervisor with all aspects of program operations.

Position Responsibilities:

• May conduct State of Minnesota Rule 25 Assessments, authorizing chemical dependency treatment.
• Provide treatment planning per Fond du Lac Ordinance and the 12 core functions of counseling.
• Provide screening for and work with clients with a dual diagnosis of chemical dependency and mental health problems.
• Perform one to one counseling, conduct education groups and provide group support for Program clients and their families.
• Provide follow-up services for individual clients transitioning into the Fond du Lac Human Services Outpatient Treatment Program.
• Develop and provide appropriate educational materials for staff and community.
• Participate on the client’s treatment team and collaborate with the treatment team members to promote the client’s recovery plan.
• Provide clinical supervision as directed by program supervisor or department coordinator for ADC I and II.
• Submit required reports to all appropriate parties.
• Appropriate work attire is required.
• Must attend all mandatory department trainings.
• Ensures confidentiality of financial records and all records for employees, band members and/or clients.
• Displays a responsive and professional manner in promptly responding to all requests, complaints, and problems.
• Recognizes that each employee is a representative of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and is responsible for demonstrating courtesy, respect, and sensitivity to the needs of all others, including visitors and co-workers.
• Represents the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the department in a positive and professional manner in the community.
• Required to maintain proper attendance including reporting to work on time in accordance with applicable policies.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Due to changes and modifications in the job from time to time, employees are required to be flexible and assume other responsibilities assigned by management as deemed necessary.

Physical Requirements:

• Normal physical requirements.

Position Qualifications:

• Class D Driver’s License is required and must be insurable under Fond du Lac’s insurance requirements.
• State Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor or equivalent or eligible for Fond du Lac Reservation Tribal Licensure.
• Must have a four year degree in Human Service, Chemical Dependency or equivalent and completed an 880 hour internship.
• Must obtain a Fond du Lac Reservation ADC III license within 6 months of hire.
• Must be CPR certified; if not currently certified must become CPR certified within 6 months of hire is required and must maintain CPR certification for duration of employment.
• Must complete Fond du Lac NARCAN training within 6 months of hire.
• If chemically dependent, must be free of use for at least two (2) years and able to document length of sobriety, and continued sobriety is required.
• Ability to maintain healthy boundaries with clients.
• Must document competence in screening for and working with clients with mental health problems, through education, training, and experience.
• One-year of group and counseling experience required.
• 12 hours in clinical and ethical supervision training preferred for supervision of ADC I and II.
• Knowledge of computer applications to include word processing, Access, Excel and Microsoft Outlook is required.
• Operations may consist of shift work; seven days a week and on holidays.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing is required.
• Ability to work independently and establish priorities is required.
• Attention to detail and accuracy is required.
• Ability to establish professional and harmonious working relationships on all projects and with all parties involved.
• Subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the Fond du Lac Reservation’s Personnel Policies.
• Subject to pre-employment and annual background checks.
• Travel is required.

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APPLY TO: Fond du Lac Human Resources
1720 Big Lake Road
Cloquet, MN 55720
218-878-2653