What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health/Substance Abuse Counselor position at Community HealthCare Association of the Dakotas?
Behavioral Health/Substance Abuse Counselor
South Dakota Urban Indian Health is seeking a full-time Substance Abuse Counselor at our Sioux Falls, SD location.
Are you seeking meaningful work and a rewarding career? Then consider a career with us!
Our Counselors earn a competitive wage, and great benefits including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, retirement plan, PTO, sick leave, 10 paid holidays, wellness day and more...
ABOUT SOUTH DAKOTA URBAN INDIAN HEALTH
The South Dakota Urban Indian Health, Inc. (SDUIH) is a non-profit corporation that consists of two full- time primary care clinics. SDUIH is a comprehensive patient-focused health care organization. SDUIH corporate headquarters is located in Pierre and the agency reports to the Indian Health Service (IHS) in Aberdeen.
When you join our team at SDUIH, you're joining our Tiwahe (family). We believe that through equitable pay, flexibility, and centering employee wellness, we're creating systemic change that benefits everyone, especially our patients. Working with our medical, behavioral health, and cultural health teams, you'll improve the health and wellness of our patients and positively impact the health of our community. SUIH is celebrating 45 years of care to our Native American Community.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR POSITION
The Behavioral Health Counselor provides evaluation, screening and therapy services to those with mental health conditions and/or substance misuse issues; including individual, family, and group therapy sessions; and charting and reporting patient data to provide necessary care and services to enable patients to maintain or improve their present level of functioning and well-being.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Possess current Mental Health/Substance Abuse licensure and/or certification by the State of South Dakota.
- Five years of experience in Behavioral health/Substance Abuse Counseling.
- Pass a federal background check.
- Provide Indian Preference documentation if claimed.
- Excellent communication skill, both oral and written.
- CPR certified or willing to be certify.
Preference will be given to qualified Indian applicants; however, all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Please submit cover letter and resume.
Employment with SDUIH may result in repayment of college loans; certain restrictions apply.
If you are a positive team player and have the drive to build your career on doing good, then APPLY TODAY!