Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC) - DHSS-ASAP

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Job Summary:

The Substance Abuse Counselor ensures that all his or her program activities and interventions are clinically appropriate, provides clinical support and guidance to programs and staff, monitors program acuity, and coordinates interagency referrals and services. The Substance Abuse Counselor is responsible for clinical assessment, treatment planning, and all documentation for their caseload, such as progress notes, and those they supervise, such as supervision logs. The Substance Abuse Counselor completes clinical assessment for intakes; provides individual, group, and family counseling to assigned populations; and provides supervision to subordinate clinical staff as assigned.

Duties & Functions:

Maintains a therapeutic and professional relationship with clients.

Standard: Staff will receive no more than three (3) substantiated minor complaints or one major complaint during the rating period. A formal complaint is defined as a valid written complaint or incident report filed by a client.

Completes Progress Notes which are supported by service documentation in clinical records at least 95% of the time based on a random sample.

Standard: Progress Notes will be supported by service documentation in clinical records at least 95% of the time based on a random sample.

Accurately observes and reports client behavior and activities in open client clinical records using the Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan (SOAP) or Data, Assessment, Plan (DAP) format according to time lines and policy.

Standard: Progress Note documentation will be placed in open clinical records in accordance with policy and time lines and pass random open chart reviews at least 95% of the time using an accepted open chart review tool.

Completes necessary documentation to allow clinical records to be closed.

Standard: Clinical records will be closed upon client discharge and pass random closed chart reviews at least 95% of the time using an accepted closed chart review tool.

Participates in all appropriate meetings that may have an impact on the department's well-being.

Standard: Meetings will be attended with no more than two (2) unexcused absences per rating period.

Work average no less than twenty (20) billable hours per forty (40) hour workweek.

Standard: Substance Abuse Therapist will average no less than twenty (20) billable hours per forty (40) hour workweek.

Provides clinical services for a minimum of twenty-five (25) hours per week for each forty (40) hour workweek.

Standard: Substance Abuse Therapists will work a minimum of twenty-five (25) hours per week providing clinical services.

Informs the supervisor of any issues that may warrant notification of reporting or are of an emergent or concern of a clinical nature.

Standard: Staff will inform supervisors within twenty-four (24) hours 100% of the time regarding major issues or issues which may develop into a reportable issue. Notification may be written or verbal (fax or e-mail is acceptable).

Works to develop a productive working relationship with referral sources and community agencies through open and effective communication.

Standard: No more than two (2) substantiated major complaints from referral or community agencies will occur during the rating period.

Remains active in the community-identifying gaps in service delivery, acting as a representative of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program, and Serving on community boards or committees as assigned.

Standard: A minimum of one formal report (written or verbal) will be presented to the Director on activities within the community each quarter.

Maintains state licensure as an Independently Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor. If not licensed in the State of Arizona; incumbent will take steps to start that licensure within six months of hire date.

Standard: The Substance Abuse Counselor will maintain state licensure as an Independently Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor.

Participates in Continuing Education (CEU) trainings as appropriate.

Standard: Substance Abuse Counselor will monitor and maintain the necessary Continuing Education Units to ensure uninterrupted licensure.

Completes all annual mandatory trainings.

Standard: 100% of staff will complete all mandatory trainings annually.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Standard: Other duties will be performed as directed by a supervisor or an administrator to fulfill the Department's needs, objectives and/or goals.

Follow established Tribal policies and those outlined in the Colorado River Indian Tribes Employee Handbook.

Professional Standards

CRIT Behavioral Health Services follows the American Counseling Association's (ACA) Code of Ethics. This Includes, but is not limited to the following:

Have a responsibility to abide by the ACA Code of Ethics

Standards: Will abide by the ACA Code of Ethics.

Aspire to open, honest, and accurate communication in dealing with the public and other professionals.

Standard: Will engage in open, honest, and accurate communication.

Practice within the boundaries of professional and personal competence.

Standard: Will practice within the boundaries of professional and personal competence.

Have a responsibility to the public to engage in counseling practices that are based on rigorous research methodologies.

Standard: Will engage in practices that are based on rigorous research methodologies.

Work Environment:

Supervision

This position is responsible to supervise subordinate direct care staff as assigned.

Confidentiality

This position is exposed to highly confidential client information including treatment records, financial status, and demographic information. Must maintain client/patient confidentially and must be able to work with confidential material in accordance with the Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIP AA).

Mental Application and Responsibility

Documentation is governed by policies and procedures, and clinical judgment is reviewed with the Clinical Director. The Substance Abuse Counselor is highly involved in crisis resolution with clients and has primary responsibility for completing assessments and making appropriate referrals for service.

Internal and Public Contacts

This position involves constant direct interaction with clients, their families, the Clinical Director, direct care staff, Child Protective Services, Social Services, Indian Health Services, and other social service providers.

Conditions and Equipment

Working conditions include office, in-house, community and school settings, and working independently as well as with individual clients and peers. The work is fast paced and hours vary between 8:00AM to 8:00 PM, with some weekend work required (usually on a rotation schedule with other staff). Equipment operation includes basic office equipment, computers, and communication tools. Must have a reliable vehicle, an Arizona Driver's license, and proof of insurance.

Education, Experience & Qualifications:

High School Diploma.

Education: If licensed after 2004 must hold a minimum of a Bachelor's degree. If licensed after 2006, must hold a minimum of a Master's degree.

Confidentiality: This position is exposed to highly confidential client information

including treatment records, financial status, and demographic information. Must maintain client/patient confidentially and must be able to work with confidential material in accordance with the Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Licensure: Must be a Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC) in current good standing with their State Licensure Board. Upon employment the incumbent will start seeking Arizona Licensure if not already licensed in the State.

Experience: Requires experience in the assessment of clients in assigned populations with a minimum of two (2) years' work experience in mental health work minimum.

Abilities: Requires excellent interaction skills, written and verbal communication skills, flexibility to working hours, and good organizational skills. Experience and knowledge of community resources, family dynamics, human behavior, and Native American culture is required.

Must possess a current valid driver's license throughout employment.

Special Population Requirements:

• Generalist Requirement: (Child/Adolescent, Geriatric, and Substance Abuse) Completion of at least six (6) months of employment in specialty area or related courses, continuing education or in-service training.
• Child/Adolescent Population: The person conducting assessments and/or providing treatment to children/adolescents is able, through training, experience, and specific observation or testing of performance, to:
• Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development to communicate and provide therapy at an age-appropriate level.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the range of treatment needs common to this population.
• Demonstrate the capability to interpreting information appropriate to the age of the child being assessed and/or treated.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the specific right afforded children and their parent/guardian.

SMI Population:

• The person conducting assessments and/or providing treatment to clients with Serious Mental Illness is able, through training, experience, and specific observation or testing of performance, to:
• Demonstrate knowledge of the special needs of the SMI population.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the safety, risk, and infection control practices pertinent to the work environment and is able to convey that knowledge to the person with Serious Mental Illness.
• Demonstrate knowledge and principles of instruction/training.
• Demonstrate the ability to employ appropriate motivation techniques with clients.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the community resources typically needed by the SMI population and has knowledge how to access those resources.

Substance Abuse Population:

• The person conducting assessments and/or providing treatment to clients with Substance Abuse issues is able, through training, experience, and specific observation or testing of performance, to:
• Demonstrate competence in gathering and interpreting information about addiction.
• Demonstrate understanding of the biopsychosocial influences and the effects of addictions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the natural history and clinical basis of addiction.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the natural history and clinical basis of dependent individuals.
• Knowledgeable about available treatment resources and their appropriate use.

Physical Requirement:

• Must be over twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Must successfully complete a drug screening test prior to appointment.
• Physically able to perform duties assigned.
• Occasionally work extended shifts as assigned, some weekends and holiday.

The Colorado River Indian Tribes has implemented a Tribal / CRIT Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy, applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required by this position, and who are enrolled members of the Colorado River Indian Tribes will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position. Let it be known that Tribal preference is integrated into the interview and scoring process for candidates for job positions.

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Confidentiality: All employees must uphold all principles of confidentiality to the fullest extent. This position has access to sensitive information and a breach of these principles will be grounds for immediate termination.

Background Investigation: This position may be subject to a criminal history background check, a suitability background check and/or a Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) check. In addition, some positions are subject to a 101-630 background check in an effort to ensure compliance with Public Law 101-630 "Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act." Candidates must be able to successfully pass all required background checks to qualify for this position.

Drug Screening: All applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening prior to beginning employment and will be subject to random drug testing per the CRIT Employee's Handbook, Substance Abuse Policy.

Disclaimer: The information on this position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Employees will be asked to perform other duties as needed.

APPLY:

C.R.I.T. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

26600 MOHAVE ROAD

PARKER, AZ 85344

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INDIAN PREFERENCE: Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act Section 701 (b) and 703 (I) explicitly exempts from overage the preferential employment of Indians by Indian Tribes. Therefore, CRIT acknowledges and extends preferential treatment to enrolled CRIT members who qualify toward all employees or applicants based on race, color, sex, religion or national origin.

CRIT OFFERS: Health and Life Insurance, Pension Plan, Paid Holidays, Sick and Annual Leave. Pre-employment Drug Screening is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $31.29 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you an enrolled member of the Colorado River Indian Tribes?
• Do you have a valid Driver's License?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $31