QUALIFICATIONS:Must have a High School Diploma orAssociate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Behavioral Health, Human Services, or related field with a clinical application from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning is preferred.Must be willing to further education in the counseling/substance abuse field.Must possess a passing score on the UMICAD (Upper Midwest Council on Addictive Disorders) Level 1 Test within six (6) months of hire or the next available test date.Must be pursuing an ADC (Alcohol and Drug Counselor) through UMICAD or CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) reciprocal Level through MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) and ultimately achieving certification, or must pursue a degree holding within 90 days of hire.If the applicant is in recovery, must have at least four (4) years of continuous sobriety and currently practicing total abstinence.Must be able to accurately and legibly document clientKnowledge of, or willingness to learn, Native American cultures and traditions.Must have knowledge of various treatment modalities and be able to utilize them properly.Must have working knowledge of the 12 Core Functions.Must maintain strict confidentiality.Must possess a valid, unrestricted driver's license and be insurable to operate fleet vehicles.Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory result of a security background check, pre-employment drug testing and a pre-employment

　　INDIAN PREFERENCE:            Preference will be given to qualified individuals of American Indian                                                           descent.

　　VETERAN PREFERENCE:         Preference will also be given to qualified Veterans who do not have bad conduct or dishonorable discharges (need DD214).

　　DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Assume a caseload of five (5) to eight (8) clients.

　　Review and utilize client intake information.

　　Complete the problems assessment process using results of written and verbal interviews; determine and request additional testing; explain client releases of information, both criminal & and non-criminal.

　　Complete the treatment planning process outlining goals and activities, and assign reading material used in treatment.

　　Complete a minimum of one formal one-to-one session per week with each assigned client to develop a treatment plan; progress toward goals and also be available for additional one-to-one counseling as needed.

　　Facilitate group activities as planned and assigned by the supervisor.

　　Arrange for family counseling sessions as needed.

　　Plan with each client the necessary termination goals; review with each client the treatment progress and develop an aftercare treatment plan that addresses support systems and appropriate referrals to assure a continuum of care.

　　Review case difficulties with a supervisor or in a staff meeting with other counselors.

　　Continually update and maintain files/documentation in regard to client progress, referral services, and authorizations for funding, and discharge.

　　Provide weekend and holiday counseling coverage on a rotating basis with other counseling staff. 

　　Facilitate required groups on weekends and holidays.

　　Knowledge of Steps 1-5 of AA program and facilitate groups in these steps.

　　Knowledge of the 12 core functions.

　　Knowledge of various treatment modalities and utilize them appropriately.

　　Must complete required training for ADC (Alcohol and Drug Counselor) Certification or Recertification.

　　Must be available for staff meetings in addition to case conferences.

　　Must follow the Federa