Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Tribal Government
Location
Eastlake, Michigan
Salary
$48,115 - $76,568 / YEAR
Administer a comprehensive substance abuse program providing assessment, therapy, and support to help clients overcome addiction. Responsibilities include conducting intake assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with community resources for care coordination.
Requires a Clinical Master's Degree and Michigan licensure (LMSW, LLMSW, or LPC) or be in pursuit of such licensure. Candidates must have experience with substance use disorders and a CAADC certification or be in pursuit of one.
Little river band of ottawa indians position vacancy announcement
Substance Abuse Counselor – Family Services - Full Time
Indian Preference applies in accordance with Ordinance #15-600-02
Performs direct client contact through intake assessments, interviews, and outpatient counseling (12 core functions). Evaluates clients’ problems, develops and administers treatment programs. Provides crisis intervention services (emergency detoxification, medical attention, public assistance and outreach for immediate and long-term needs. Monitors clients’ progress and adjusts treatment plans as necessary. Provides progress to appropriate agencies as required. Assists the Peer Recovery Coach and the Prevention Specialist develop and present drug and alcohol educational curriculum and awareness programs and groups. Shares appropriate cultural knowledge regarding substance abuse. Assesses and documents client needs and records client participation. Maintains accurate and detailed record-keeping for each client in accordance with department documentation requirements, license and/or funding source regulations. Provides referral services, drug and alcohol education/materials, and case management. Utilizes other areas of assistance, collaborating with referral resource agencies, other internal departments, in addition to State and community resources. Maintains professionalism and confidentiality in all aspects of work and complies with all applicable tribal, federal, state laws, and policy. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and researching governmental rulings. Complete required education credits to maintain required certifications. All other position related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Other Skills and Abilities During the course of employment, the employee will consistently utilize and demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to build rapport and trust with clients, strong organizational skills, strong presentation skills, strong reasoning and judgment skills, strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, a heightened attention to detail and accuracy, the ability to work cooperatively with other departments, the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks, ability to manage a caseload and a commitment to confidentiality.
Physical Demands Sitting for long periods of time, frequent walking, and occasional reaching, bending, kneeling, or stretching is to be expected. The nature of the work also involves manual dexterity to operate office equipment and while keyboarding. An employee will need normal or corrected to normal range of sight and hearing and will carry work-related materials up to fifty (50) pounds. The employee may be required to provide service in home settings, which may require climbing of stairs and driving a motor vehicle for transportation.
Working Environment Work is performed in a climate-controlled office environment. The employee’s work schedule may periodically need to be flexible and adjusted according to business need. The employee must be able to effectively handle stressful and compromising situations while remaining focused and professional, as well as be able to deal with difficult people without losing perspective. Occasional overnight or local travel will be necessary to attend meetings or trainings.
with Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Tribal Government includes superior performance in the selection process, including but not limited to all of the following; any pre-employment interviews, skills testing, credentialing, drug screening, background investigations, reference checks and previous work history, passing a pre-employment drug test and background investigation, possession of a valid Driver’s License throughout employment and being insurable under the Tribe’s insurance policy, and successfully completing a ninety (90) day introductory period.
Visit the LRBOI website to complete and submit an application, cover letter, resume, and copy of Tribal ID Front/back (if applicable) as well as any supporting documentation such as educational transcripts or certifications (website www.lrboi-nsn.gov)
All applications and supporting documents are required to be submitted electronically.
For the complete job description or further information, please contact the LRBOI HR Department at: LRBOI HR Department, 2608 Government Center Dr., Manistee, MI 49660 Phone: 231.723.8288
Repost – 05/08/2026 Open Until filled
If you are interested in temporary assignments, please check the temporary box, and write “temp pool” in the position desired area.
All submissions for employment must be made via electronic submission through our on-line application.
Go to the LRBOI Employment Page - Complete the online application, upload applicable documents, and submit. the online application, upload applicable documents, and submit.
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