JOB DESCRIPTION: Provides counseling services regarding substance abuse and other related issues to

Tribal members as well as others in the local community. Provide substance abuse treatment and

intervention with a complex range of disorders and treatment needs. Networks and communicates effectively

with a variety of groups, organizations, and agencies; engage, motivate, coach, validate/reinforce, and

redirect positive behavior change; gain confidence and trust of client’s and their families through respectful

communication; support/facilitate productive connections and interactions with clients and family and engage

them in the rehabilitation and successful treatment.

TO APPLY: Complete the web form application located on the Quil Ceda Village Self Service portal:

https://ess.tulaliptribes-nsn.gov/MSSQCV/employmentopportunities/default.aspx. For more information or

questions, please visit: http://quilcedavillage.org/Employment or call Quil Ceda Creek Counseling company

at 360-716-2203.

NOTE: The Tulalip Tribes publicly announces that Indian Preference in hiring applies to Tulalip job
opportunities.

EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

EMPLOYEE REPORTS TO: QCCCC Administrator

EMPLOYEE SUPERVISES: Non-Supervisory position

EDUCATION:

• Associate degree required

• Substance Use Disorder Professional Certification Preferred

SKILLS:

• Abide by HIPAA and attend annual training

• Must have working knowledge of alcohol, tobacco, and drug use/abuse including being sensitive to the

needs of the client.

• Work effectively in a culturally diverse environment

• Provide accurate and responsive patient intake, provider support, and case management.

• Maintain confidentiality and communicate with tact and discretion.

• Organize, plan, coordinate, and carryout assigned tasks with accuracy and attention to detai l.

• Provide excellent customer service and problem solve effectively.

• Learn, interpret, and apply health information, tribal policies, and other written information.

• Continually learn and utilize a variety of information systems and software.

• Effectively lead, facilitate, and present to individuals and small and large groups.

• Research and use information, data, and statistics to solve problems.

EXPERIENCE:

• One (1) year experience required working with diverse cultures, specifically Native American.

• One (1) year experience required working with HIPAA and confidentiality issues.

• One (1) year of experience counseling for substance use disorder.

• Experience in a MAT facility or a suboxone clinic preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Meets requirements for substance use disorder counselor

• Knowledge of Tulalip, Federal, and State laws and regulations, health records maintenance and

management.

• Knowledge of principles and best practices of health records management, including electronic health

records information systems

• Knowledge and experience with use of Microsoft Office PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND/OR

PREREQUISITES:

• Ability to sit extended periods, up to eight hours per day.

• Tolerance for exposure to computer screens, for up to eight hours per day.

• Manual and finger dexterity to operate personal computer, and to accomplish routine paperwork.

• Must provide proof of COVID vaccination.

• Will be required to attend, complete and keep current CPR, BBP, AED, First Aid and any training

deemed necessary.

• HIPAA certification upon hire.

• Must have had no disciplinary action taken by licensor or Washington State Department of Health or

applicable agency of licensing/certification. Must disclose if you are under investigation or charges

pending from licensor

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment background check.

SPECIFIC JOB PERFORMED:

• Perform diagnostic evaluations and assessment as well as appropriate treatment plans as recommended

in case staffing session for patients.

• Assess behavior, prioritize treatment targets, develop treatment plans, and implements interventions

based on cognitive/behavioral treatment principles; maintains professional standards and neutrality

in managing and providing treatment to clients.

• With approval from the supervisor, utilizing close supervision and commensurate with skills and training,

provides individual and group counseling, crisis intervention and HIV risk assessment and counseling as

related to substance use disorder.

• Maintain confidentiality of all records, materials and communications concerning the identity of clients.

(CFR 42, Part)

• Facilitated Outpatient Treatment with groups, lectures, and individual counseling.

• Maintain files and paperwork in an orderly and expeditious manner, consistent with program codes,

WAC Codes, and Indian Health Standards.

• Attend all staff meetings, activities, and training as directed by supervisor or designee.

• Establish and maintain working relationships with local courts, probation, parole, prosecutor’s office,

public defender’s association, and all other law enforcement personnel.

• Provider referrals to appropriate services as needed for clients.

• Work with local social and health services, school districts, educational and vocational services, Tribal

departments, Tribal staff, Tribal Boards, and the community.

• Works with inpatient chemical dependency treatment centers, community alcohol and drug programs,

Washington State Indian alcohol programs, DBHR, and Department of Health.

• Provides mandatory report to all referents (court, beda?chelh, etc.) monthly or as requested.

• Regular and satisfactory attendance and punctuality.

• Other related job duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a Regular Full-time position, requiring at least 40 hours per week, or 2080 hours per year. Employee may

be required to work after hours, weekends, special events and/or on call. Upon successful completion applicable

probationary period employee may be eligible for an increase in pay, subject to budgetary restriction. Employees

will be required to work on-site, no telecommuting. No provisions for relocation will be provided.