COUNSELOR

POSITION:          Counselor

LOCATION:         Red Cliff Community Health Center/Mishomis Wellness Center

WAGE:                 Negotiable depending on experience

SUPERVISOR:    Behavioral Health Director

THIS IS A REGULAR FULL TIME EXEMPT POSITION

JOB SUMMARY:  The Substance Abuse and/or Mental Health counselor will provide care in an integrated setting that includes direct client service and collaborative efforts with other community providers to provide a comprehensive and evidence based approach to care for individuals, families and the Red Cliff community. The counselor will comply with State of Wisconsin regulations and standards of care within the organizational structure of the Red Cliff Community Health Center. Outpatient services include, but are not limited to, individual, group and family counseling as well as crisis intervention and case management. This position has to be scheduled to accommodate clients and to address emergencies.   Evening and weekend hours may be required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide substance abuse services and/or mental health services through intake, diagnostic evaluations, treatment planning, intervention, case management and crisis intervention for complex clients across the lifespan in accord with professional practice codes, Tribal policies and procedures, and federal and state laws.
2. Provide outreach and prevention services to individuals and families requiring assistance with substance abuse and mental health issues.
3. Provide individual outpatient services and group therapy. 
4. Work as a team member in an integrated setting by collaborating with other providers and staff to provide holistic care to patients. 
5. Demonstrate clinical/cultural competency in a variety of therapeutic methods. 
6. Provide treatment with knowledge of trauma-based conditions and related therapeutic methods.
7. Follow all Wisconsin state rules and regulations for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Outpatient programs.
8. Build working relationships with primary care providers, Psychiatrists, Mental Health Providers, Comprehensive Community Services, Coordinated Services Team, Indian Child Welfare, family services, school counselors, peer specialists and other professionals
9. Develop and implement community education and prevention programs addressing mental health and substance abuse issues independently and in collaboration with other Health Center staff and programs. 
10. Assist in developing an annual plan for behavioral health services, funding or grant requests, and budgets for submission to the Administrator, Red Cliff Community Health Center, the Tribal Council, funding sources and oversight bodies.
11. Collaborate with other Tribal and non-Tribal programs and individuals to implement appropriate joint programming (examples: Child Protection Team and Coordinated Services Team).
12. Establish referral resources to make available to community residents specialty services and treatment consistent with program objectives and fiscal restraints.
13. Serve as liaison with respect to mental health and  substance abuse issues with other Tribal and non-Tribal health and human service programs, which impact the local community.
14. Maintain the proper professional certification or licensure and credentialing of assigned staff.
15. Ensure the confidentiality of all client specific information and data in accord with federal and state guidelines and requirements.
16. Participate in continuing education efforts to maintain professional certifications or licensure and to enhance work related knowledge and skills.
17. Implement quality improvement projects and measures in appropriate service areas and participate in such activities within the context of the Health Center at large.
18. Adhere to a professional code of conduct and applicable federal and state laws and regulations in the discharge of these assigned duties.
19. Attend meetings, in-services, and other events as specified by the immediate supervisor or administration.
20. Exercise responsibility for maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
21. The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position.  The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE: 

1. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to get along with diverse populations (clients, co-workers, professional staff, administration, and the public).
2. Good communication skills, written and oral.
3. Sound judgment and the capacity to respond to unusual circumstances.
4. The ability to plan, coordinate and direct varied and complex organizations.
5. Meet or exceed the minimum standards of character as prescribed by P.L. 101-630 and WI State Statutes s. 48.685 and s. 50.065 and as subsequently amended and applied to certain classes of Tribal employees.

       6.  Awareness of and sensitivity to Ojibwa culture and traditions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Certified as a Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor, Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor and/ or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Marriage & Family Counselor (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or related field. 
2. A minimum of 12 months of experience following licensure as a provider in a health or mental health setting.
3. Must have a valid driver’s license, vehicle and appropriate vehicle coverage and maintain driver’s eligibility as a condition of employment.  Be eligible to be put on the tribe’s vehicle insurance policy.   

PERSONAL CONTACTS:  Considerable daily contact will be made with the patients, general public, tribal leadership, Program Directors and staff, consultant(s), and the Tribal Community.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  The duties assigned to this position involve bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying. Items may be placed in overhead storage or shelving.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  All Tribal Buildings are smoke free.  Able to travel throughout the community, make home visits, attend meetings, and participate in community educational programs.   Private residences, when utilized for professional activities, will not necessarily meet the criteria of the established environmental safety regulations.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:  The ability to travel and attend meetings and trainings; overnight and out of town, both locally & nationally.

BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE:  The vision, goals and objectives of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa requires that the employee performs in both a professional and personable manner.  The manner in which the employee relates to fellow employees, customers and visitors is considered parallel in importance to technical knowledge and ability.  Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each customer, visitor and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance. Any behavior or attitude that tarnishes the name or image of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa will be subject to immediate disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Indian preference will be applied in the case of equally qualified applicants, but all qualified applicants will be considered.

This job description is subject to change at employer’s discretion, after consultation with the employee.

APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: The following items are required for this position:  

1. Completed Tribal Application, to include work history and references, available on the Tribal website.
2. Tribal Background Investigation Disclosure; available on the Tribal website.
3. Consent to Release Liability and Reference Information Form; available on the Tribal website.
4. Resume, required; cover letter, optional.
5. Post-secondary transcripts or certifications

Please download the forms from the links below.  Complete the forms and save them. Then, please upload and attach them as "other" attachments with your application. 

Tribal Background Investigation Form      

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Human Resources Department

88455 Pike Road

Bayfield, WI  54814

www.redcliff-nsn.gov

hr-helpdesk@redcliff-nsn.gov

(715)779-3700 

The Red Cliff Tribal Council has a Drug Free Work Place Policy and adheres to the intent of the Drug Free Work Place Act.  All new hires are subject to a drug test prior to starting.

All applicants for employment with the Red Cliff Tribe will be subject to the background investigation and other requirements of RCCL Chapter 43, and are under a continuing obligation to supplement this application for employment with information concerning any convictions that occur after commencement of employment with the Tribe.

Salary : $25 - $35