Licensed Therapist (LCSW, MSW, LMFT, LMHC)

Location:

Vancouver, WA Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov

Type: Tribal Salary Range: $94,536 to $113,360 / Per Year Open Period: 9/30/2026 to 10/14/2026 Summary: Working for the Cowlitz Indian Tribe (CIT) comes with a competitive compensation package designed to support work-life balance. Employees enjoy separate sick and vacation accruals, comp-time, and 15 paid holidays annually, including an additional paid cultural day. Many full-time employees benefit from premium-free medical plans, fair wages with annual increase opportunities, and a meaningful career serving the Cowlitz people. CIT fosters an engaging and collaborative work environment while offering a robust total compensation package.

Plays an important role in helping patients build a new life and create positive change that extends to their families and our community. This position provides counseling and support to patients working toward recovery and lasting wellness. The ideal candidate is a licensed counselor with training in chemical dependency and experience working with multicultural populations. The successful candidate will demonstrate patience, humility, determination, agility, optimism, organization, and empathy in their work with patients and the care team. Adheres to HIPAA and confidentiality requirements. Honors and represents the mission, vision, and values of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and of the HHS department. More info about area: https://cowlitz.org/ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov

Duties: • Provide treatment in individual and group settings for individuals and families of individuals with substance use disorder. • Coordinate with the in-house psychiatrist and other care team members to ensure patients receive integrated and seamless care within the clinic. • Provide regular feedback regarding client progress to third-party monitors. • Handle phone inquiries from community members requesting information about outpatient chemical dependency treatment. • Maintain up-to-date, accurate progress notes and client records on personal caseload. • Evaluate and assess potential patients for appropriateness for outpatient treatment. • Participate in contacting community referral sources and disseminating information about outpatient chemical dependency treatment and the neurobehavioral model. • Attend regular training sessions and other events as required. • Adhere to personnel policies and clinical protocols. • Orient new patients to the program rules, policies, procedures, and patients'' rights. • Recognize and apply patients'' Strengths, Needs, Abilities, and Preferences (SNAP) to implement individualized treatment plans that effectively help patients reach their short- and long-term goals • Providing outside referrals for specialized services and conducting follow-up. • Reviewing Physician notes following intake or other medical appointments. Including any high-risk factors in the patient treatment plan. • Refer high-risk patients to the clinic Physician as needed (e.g., new pregnancy, medication instability, other reported ailments). • Scheduling individual and group counseling sessions with patients, documenting rescheduled or missed appointments. Reviewing missed counseling appointments (handout) with patients. • Engaging in community relations and outreach efforts when appropriate. • Collect research data when requested. • Present clients and participate in case conferences. • Have documentation signed within designated time frames as determined by policies and procedures as well as regulatory requirements. • Adopt a team approach concept and collaborate with clinical and medical staff to ensure quality patient care. • Proactively ensure that clients have enough counseling as appropriate for their condition, including proactively working with front office and medical staff to see patients for counseling when they are in the clinic for dosing. • Perform diverse tasks or other duties assigned by the Clinic Supervisor. Qualifications: • Graduate-level behavioral health degree or extensive history of working in the chemical dependency field as a counselor. • Must be registered with the Washington Board of Behavioral Sciences or certified (or registered) by a Washington-recognized drug and alcohol certifying body. • Prior training in counseling or substance use disorder treatment. • History of performing in a professional capacity. • Willing to follow NorthStar''s personnel policies. • Able to work the hours and days required by position. • Be willing to learn and able to deliver the NorthStar Clinic model of outpatient chemical dependency treatment. • Ability to provide health and TB clearance. • Must pass a background check and urine drug screen. • Read, understand, and comply with NorthStar Clinic''s Code of Conduct policy. • Observe proper chain of command and reporting processes. • Report inappropriate behavior and misconduct of other staff. • Maintain a non-smoking, safe, healthy, pleasant, and orderly working environment. • Maintain required daily work schedules, punctuality, and reporting of absences or scheduled time off in accordance with NorthStar Clinic policies and procedures. • Maintain knowledge of and compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements. Tribal preference in accordance with Cowlitz Indian Tribe Code and CIT Employee Policies and Procedures Handbook shall apply to all positions. All positions are required to adhere to CIT''s established safety policies regarding vaccine requirements and personal protective equipment (PPE). Work Type: Permanent, Full Announcement #: Cowlitz-2026-LT-V Who May Apply? All Groups of Qualified Individuals Get Details & Apply: https://cowlitz.org/index.php/tribal-job-listings Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov