Clinical Substance Abuse Social Worker

Clinical Substance Abuse Social Worker

Under administrative direction of PCFS Director, the Clinical Substance Abuse Social Worker (CSASW) will assess and treat members with substance abuse problems; providing individual therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education services and support. In addition to individual support to tribal members, the CSASW will work closely to treat members who fall under the Tribal Court and Trust Review Board jurisdiction.

• Counsel clients in individual or group sessions to assist them in dealing with personal issues, substance abuse, mental or physical illness, or physical abuse.
• Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress with respect to treatment goals.
• Maintain confidential client records.
• Ensure case record documentation is current, accurate, thorough and compliant.
• Interview clients and family members to gather information about their background, home environment, family relationships and health history.
• Review records, conduct assessments, or confer with other professionals to evaluate the mental or physical condition of clients.
• Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs, develop recommendations and/or coordinate individual treatment plans.
• Intervene as a crisis counselor in situations requiring immediate psychological treatment
• Collaborate and work directly with appointed Tribal Conservator, or State Conservator, if applicable.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, their families, other staff members, and mental health organizations/agencies.
• Counsel and assist family members to understand how best to work with and support the client.
• Assist client and families to understand, accept, and follow medical recommendations.
• Modify treatment plans as appropriate, to accommodate client needs.
• Educate clients and/or community members about mental and/or physical illness, abuse, medication, and available community resources.
• Assist clients in adhering to treatment plans, such as setting up appointments, arranging for transportation to appointments, and providing support.
• Assist clients in handling details of daily life and self-sufficiency.
• Maintain and increase social work knowledge by reviewing current literature, conducting social research, or attending seminars, training workshops, or classes.
• Advise others on social or educational issues.
• Appear in Tribal Court as required.
• Must adhere to all policies and procedures of the Pechanga Tribal Government.

The list of duties and responsibilities above is not an exhaustive list. In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, the employee will be required to perform other job-related duties, as assigned, that are consistent with the employee's job position and qualifications.

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from accredited school of Social Work required
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work preferred or Sociology, Psychology, Counseling, or Human Services required.
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in the field of social work required.
• Experience providing social work services in Tribal Communities, including significant experience in substance abuse, or substance abuse with co-occurring disorders preferred.
• LCSW or L MFT in good standing in State of California, OR AMFT/ACSW through Board of Behavioral Sciences with a minimum of 1500 accumulated hours required.
• Tribal Court experience preferred.
• This position must comply with the Pechanga Tribal Government's Drug-Free Workplace Policy. This includes: pre-employment testing and random testing.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation.

• Must have knowledge of American Indian culture and experience
• Must have knowledge of Tribal Communities;
• Must have knowledge of substance abuse in tribal communities;
• Must have experience working with Tribes;
• Must have experience working in a court setting, preferably tribal court; and Research, analysis, evaluation and reporting techniques.
• Knowledge of community and social service resources for housing or treatment to assist in…