Substance Use Disorder Counselor

VACANCY ANN#: STOI- 25-034

TITLE:

SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER COUNSELOR

DEPARTMENT: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

LOCATION:

WELLPINIT, WA

STATUS: FULL-TIME

RATE OF PAY: DOE/DOQ

OPENING DATE: DECEMBER 9, 2025

CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Spokane Tribe of Indians is looking for a dedicated Substance Use Disorder Counseling Professional to join the Behavioral Health Program. In this role, you’ll provide counseling, support, and guidance to individuals affected by substance use, with a focus on culturally grounded care.

Our program works to address substance use challenges in a way that respects and incorporates Spokane Tribe traditions and values. We aim to support healing, strengthen resilience, and help community members move toward recovery and wellness.

This position involves delivering evidence-based interventions, facilitating groups, and providing one-on-one counseling to help clients overcome obstacles, build on their strengths, and reach their goals. We are seeking someone who brings both skill and compassion, and who is committed to making a real difference in the lives of the people we serve.

If you have the experience, empathy, and dedication to support recovery in our community, we invite you to apply and be part of this important work.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients' substance use history
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients, incorporating evidence-based interventions and cultural considerations
• Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions to address substance use issues, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related challenges
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including healthcare providers, tribal agencies, and community organizations, to coordinate care and support services for clients
• Monitor and evaluate clients' progress in treatment, adjusting treatment plans as needed to optimize outcomes
• Conduct crisis intervention and provide referrals to additional resources, including detoxification services, residential treatment programs, and mental health services
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of client assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Maintain compliance reports for DOC and probation
• Provide supervision to Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee (SUDPT) counselors, as needed
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training to enhance clinical skills and stay abreast of best practices in substance use disorder treatment
• Foster a culturally responsive and trauma-informed approach to care, recognizing and respecting the unique cultural values and traditions of the Spokane Tribe community
• The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment

• Knowledge of patient evaluation and plan of care procedures
• Knowledge of patient outreach services and activities
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical counseling principles, and methodologies in substance use disorder treatment and recovery support
• Knowledge and familiarity with substance use disorder diagnostic assessments and placement criteria
• Skill in completing documentation in an electronic health record system
• Skill in de‑escalation and crisis intervention
• Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of individualized treatment plans
• Ability to apply evidence‑based counseling methods and techniques
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and workshops
• Ability to build rapport quickly and effectively with clients and those involved in their care
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships and contribute to the creation of an inclusive environment
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to exercise independent judgment
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reporting
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of tribal customs…