Job Summary
The Substance Use Counselor will provide clinical services to guests of the Low barrier units at Kwensot Kelot Village. The individual must be a licensed professional who holds clinical Substance Use Disorder Professional credentials. The duties include screening, intakes and clinical assessment. Will coordinate comprehensive wrap around services for guests suffering from substance use disorders and experiencing co-occurring mental health issues. This position will support clients in active addiction and recovery, meeting them where they are and provide education on harm reduction, motivational interviewing, role modeling and empathetic support. Other duties include providing clinical practice guidance and supervision for any Kwensot Kelot licensed, associate licensed clinicians and peer counselors. Will conduct liaison with crisis outreach staff from Lummi Behavioral Health and CARE and emergency responders for safe resolution to guest crisis’s regarding SUD or mental health episodes when necessary. The provider will ensure administrative reporting and documentation meet the required professional standards to support accurate representation of guest’s levels of care and clinical records. This position requires the provider to be flexible with work hours based on the services needed within the department and Lummi Nation. The SUDP will work in accordance with Lummi standards of care and Washington Administrative Codes (WACS) and utilizes a therapeutic approach of being empathetic, respectful and motivational whilst encouraging clients to take responsibility for their lives.
