Pay Rate: $2,400.00 - $2,600.00 gross per week

Number of Positions: 1

Specialty: Outpatient- BH Department

Start Date: 5/18/2026

Travel: Lodging is covered, Flights and Rental Car Covered

Assignment Length: 13 weeks

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Onsite

Call:  N/A

Additional Details about the position

• Provide a variety of culturally competent services to patients/clients and their families, including screening, evaluation, supportive counseling (group and individual), substance abuse education, and referrals to other resources.
• Provide counseling to a person who has a significant relationship with an identified or suspected abuser of alcohol or drugs, only to the extent necessary to engage the identified or suspected abuser in treatment. Conduct screening and testing for which the Counselor was trained. Evaluate the patterns of substance abuse and associated impairments in functioning of a client that is based upon comprehensive bio-psychosocial information about the client.
• Document diagnosis or classification in the clinical record of the client, upon approval by the supervisor. Prepare and maintain in a timely manner a record for each client, including assessment of the problems of the client, plan of action, course of treatment, progress notes regarding the course of treatment, documents relating to the informed consent of client, release of information, and other legal documents.
• Work with individuals, families, and small groups to provide training to develop and improve coping skills and strategies for minimizing or eliminating substance abuse problems. As a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team, has primary responsibility for integrating all client information and initially formulating, as well as updating the master treatment plan for assigned clients. Provide clinical services during the treatment process, including but not limited to care coordination, assessment, treatment planning, individual and group therapy, didactic presentations and other therapeutic interventions.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• At least two- year experience in a substance abuse prevention or counseling program 

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in a related field
•  Bachelor's degree is preferred

LICENSURE REQUIREMENT 

•  Current license/certification from the Nevada State Board of Examiners (Native American, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor).

ABOUT THE FACILITY

This IHS Clinic is a Group Practice with 1 Location. This Health Clinic's 4 physicians cover 4 specialty areas of medicine. They offer general medical, dental, behavioral health, substance use disorder counseling medical lab, pharmacy, medical records, tribal health contact, and a fitness center. All childhood and yearly flu vaccinations, health education, nutritional, and emergency services.

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Benefits: (NurseStar Covers 50% of your monthly benefit cost)

• Dental Insurance 
• Health insurance 
• Paid sick time 
• Paid time off 
• Travel reimbursement 
• Vision insurance