Substance Abuse Counselor - Full Time

About Santo Domingo:

For over 400 years, Santo Domingo Pueblo has been one of the central Indian Pueblos in New Mexico. Located between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, along the I-25 corridor, over 20 different departments with more than 200 employees work together to bring the expanding top-of-line services to over 5000 members of Santo Domingo Pueblo. We work hard together while honoring the traditions and work-life balance that allows each one of us to be the best versions of ourselves.

About Our Work Environment:

Our work environment has:

• Friendly staff
• Supportive work environment
• Flexibility
• And is community service driven

We offer generous vacation, affordable medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance.

Summary of Position:

Incumbent in this position is responsible for excellent direct substance use service delivery including all client documentation: intake/screening, assessment, treatment plans and progress notes. Consults and case manages with behavioral health clinicians, clinical supervisor, and other behavioral health care professionals, paraprofessionals and/or interns. Collaborates in day-to-day functions and collaborates with the BH team in accordance with all policies, procedures, and protocols. As a team we value camaraderie, encourage support, excellence, and self-care. We have a reasonable and sustainable caseload.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proof of substance use license (LADAC, CADAC or LSAA). Please attach current license to application or resume. LSAA must demonstrate efforts to get to the next level of licensure.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to focus the efforts of entire staff to meet the Santo Domingo Pueblo goals.
• Must be willing to work, crisis rotation, evening, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Must be able to satisfactorily pass a background check.
• Previous experience working with Native American clients preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age for insurance purposes.
• Valid New Mexico driver's license with ability to meet Santo Domingo Pueblo liability insurance requirements and maintain eligibility for insurance.
Covid-19 vaccination required. Reasonable accommodation considered.

Are you ready to join our family?

If you would like to learn more about this position, see the attached link. If you would like to APPLY for this position, it can also be found on our website at Careers - (santodomingotribe.org).

Santo Domingo Pueblo exercises Indian preference in employment opportunities but otherwise supports non-discrimination on the basis of age, sex, religion, disability, color, race, or national origin, except where required by bona fide business necessity.