Alcohol And Drug Counselor

Position Description

TITLE:

Alcohol and Drug Counselor

EMPLOYMENT TERM: 12-Month Full-Time

Location:

Alamo, New Mexico

Department:
None

Employment Type:

Full-Time

NEGOTIABLE

ALAMO NAVAJO SCHOOL BOARD, INC.

• Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling, or similar field.
• Minimum one year of experience providing substance abuse treatment, with emphasis on direct service provision for clients with substance abuse/dependence.
• Licensure by the State of New Mexico as a substance abuse & addictions counselor (LADAC), within one year from the hire date.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to relate to professional, paraprofessional, and community people in a bicultural setting.
• Experience in working with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds, including Native American clients. Although not required, additional consideration will be given to candidates who are fluent in the Navajo language.
• If this person is recovering from substance dependence, he/she must have three years of continuous sobriety prior to hiring.
• INDIAN PREFERENCE:
  Preferential consideration for employees will be given to persons of documented Navajo, American Indian, or Alaska Native tribal membership, who meet the qualifications above, in accordance with the requirements of P.L. 93-638 and the Navajo Nation Tribal Code.
• SUPERVISED BY: BHS Coordinator
• SUPERVISES:
  None
• PAY RANGE:
  Grade H with AA, Grade M with a Bachelor’s, Grade N with a Master’s Degree;
  Grade O with a Master’s Degree and LADAC and/or Independent license within the profession.
• WORKING HOURS:
  
  Monday thru Wednesday 8 AM—5 PM;
  Thursday 8 AM‑7 PM Friday 8 AM‑3 PM.
• LUNCH HOUR:
  One hour.

• Facilitates individual intake screening, assessment, treatment planning and outpatient treatment for adult clients who are in need of substance abuse treatment services.
• Organizes and collaborates with supervisor the day-to-day substance abuse treatment services.
• Acts as the referral contact person for intake and follow-up of clients referred to BHS for substance abuse treatment services, and maintains communication with referral sources to assure continuous flow of referrals to the program.
• Prepares reports for referring agencies (e.g. courts, tribal social services) in compliance with confidentiality and privacy requirements.
• Provides individual, family, and group counseling focused on helping client and/or family members identify and resolve problems related to substance abuse & addiction or dependence.
• Works collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team with clients, other BHS staff, and other providers to identify resources that will enhance the client's recovery from substance/ addiction abuse/dependence. Examples include social services, vocational/educational services, parenting classes, mental health services, etc.
• Refers clients to residential treatment as appropriate and assists with processes of intake and discharge.
• Oversees, coordinates, and provides follow-up/continuing care for clients who have completed OP or residential treatment. Continuing care includes a treatment plan, individual, group, or family counseling as indicated, and case management to ensure that additional supportive or rehabilitative services are in place as needed for each individual client.
• Maintains record keeping and documentation of client services that conforms to BHS record-keeping requirements.
• Ensures that required data and reports covering adult treatment activities are provided to meet funding source requirements.
• Assists with community substance abuse education, addictions education/ prevention programs at the direction of the BHS Coordinator or independently based on experience and approval of BH Coordinator.
• Accepts professional responsibility for maintaining professional skills and knowledge through ongoing programs of self‑study and reading, as well as through formal training and education.
• Maintains state substance abuse/ addiction counselor licensure, and follows established professional standards for ethical conduct.
• Supports and carries out responsibilities in accordance with ANSB, Inc. and Alamo Navajo…