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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Title:
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELOR
Employer:
ROCKY BOY HEALTH BOARD
ROCKY BOY INDIAN RESERVATION
Supervisor:
CLINICAL SUPERVISOR
Salary:
$15.00 to $18.00 DEPENDING UPON EDUCATION AND DUAL
LICENSURE
Status:
FULL TIME
Opening Date:
MAY 5, 2016 Closing Date:
MAY 18, 2016 - @ 4:30 p.m.
MAJOR DUTIES:
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Develops a caseload per staffing assignments of persons with chemical dependency
problems and implements a treatment plan in accordance with prevailing standard.
Carries an active, weekly caseload of clientele to include: assessments, referrals,
individual counseling, group therapy, and case management, as well as outreach and
community education.
Completes monthly reports on a timely basis due by the 10th of the each month.
Possesses communication skills with people of all ages.
Sensitive to cultural similarities and differences.
Provide information with the client’s existing traditions and cultural values.
Works closely with other Health Professionals at local, county and state level in
providing adequate referrals, and support services associated with proper delivery of
services for clients who are chemically dependent.
Provides crisis intervention outside normal working hours.
Provides education on the disease concept in schools and in the community.
Participates in weekly client staff and charts each client’s progress according to the
established tribal and accreditation body’s standards.
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Maintains extensive contact with Judges, social service agencies, attorney, probation and
parole, TANF, school counselors, Tribal Court Personnel, and other referring agencies as
it regards to client progress.
Ability to handle fast pace and high volume, utilizing good judgment, efficient time
management and professionalism.
Maintain ongoing outreach and linkage building activities within the community, the
schools and juvenile justice system
Accurately represent the agency and maintain positive working relationships with the
general public, clients, funding sources, government bodies, etc.
Participate in peer review/audit activities as designated.
Assist WSHC staff as necessary.
Other Duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associates of Arts degree in human services/chemical dependency option.
License Addiction Counselor (L.A.C.) or must be able to obtain licensure through the State of
Montana within 18 months of hire
Must apply for National certification within two years of licensure as a LAC.
Ability to communicate skillfully in oral and written form and to maintain proper clinical
documentation in client records.
Knowledge of the Rocky Boy Reservation as to its geographic to population groups, health
needs, and cultural differences.
Knowledge and ability to utilize counseling and case management techniques as they relate to
client.
Applicant must not use mood altering chemicals in a manner adversely affecting work
performance, effectiveness, credibility or professional integrity, and must have 2 years verifiable
sobriety.
Must be certified Health Care Provider CPR/ Standard First Aid or willing to obtain certification
within one year.
Must be willing to provide services during evenings and weekends.
Desired Qualifications:
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Indian preference, enrolled member of the Chippewa Cree Tribe preferred.
Masters of Arts Degree in Human Services or related field with a chemical dependency focus
and one year prior experience in counseling or case management.
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Licensed Addiction Counselor (L.A.C.) and/or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor or
Licensed Social Worker.
Other Selection Criteria:
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Qualified Chippewa Cree members who are honorably discharged veterans will be given
preference. DD214 Required.
Chippewa Cree Tribal Preference
Will be subject to pre- employment and random drug testing
If terminated from any positions within the Chippewa Cree Tribe for violations of the Drug
and Alcohol Ordinance I-99, must have completed requirements of the ordinance.
Only those applications properly completed and received on or before the closing date will be
considered for the position advertised.
Applicants who meet the required qualifications described above will be further evaluated to
determine the extent to which their education, work related experience, training, awards,
professional recognition and supervisory appraisals indicate they posses or have the potential
to acquire knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA’S) required to perform the duties and
responsibilities described above. On a separate sheer of paper discuss how you performed or
have potential to develop the particular knowledge, skill or ability listed below. Failure to
submit written responses as part of your application may result in an ineligible rating
or substantially lower score.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of the variety of models and theories of addiction and other problems related to
substance use.
2. Knowledge of helping strategies for reducing the negative effects of substance use, abuse and
dependence.
3. Knowledge of the established professional code of ethics that define the professional context
within which the counselor work; in order to maintain professional standards and safeguard
the client.
4. Explain how you apply the ASAM criteria across the continuum of care from admission to
discharge.
5. Time management and organization skills especially as it relates to documentation.
Candidates must submit the listed items:
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Letter of Interest/Cover Letter
Official Transcripts, showing degree
Resume and application
Three (3) current letters of reference
Proof of Tribal Enrollment, if applicable
Proof of Veteran-Honorable Discharge DD-214, if applicable
Valid Montana Driver’s License
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All credentials required to be verified for licensure.
Written Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s)
Submit to:
Geri Racine, Personnel Officer and/or Taunia Racine/Prsnl Asst
Rocky Boy Health Board
R.R. 1 Box 664
Box Elder, MT 59521
Telephone (406) 395-4486 Extension 2080
S/________________________________________Date:_____________________
Lenore Myers, Acting CEO