Chemical Dependency Professional COWLITZ INDIAN TRIBE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES JOB ANNOUNCEMENT POSITION DESCRIPTION Title: Chemical Dependency Professional or Trainee Schedule: Monday through Thursday Location: Longview, WA Opening Date: April 16, 2014 Classification: Full Time Hours: 8:30 am to 7:30 pm Salary Range: for CDPT $12.00 to $15.00 DOQ and CDP $15.00 to $19.00 DOQ Closing Date: April 23, 2014 or until filled Position Summary: Primary function is to provide Chemical Dependency Services in an intensive outpatient setting providing services to Native Americans and the general public. Essential Job Functions:         Direct Patient Contact. Chemical Dependency Assessments. Intensive Outpatient Services. Ability to work with youth or adults. Must be able to efficiently utilize electronic health records. Must be able to facilitate chemical dependency treatment groups. Able to accurately process patient paperwork. Minimal travel requirements. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:     Effective written and oral communication. Work collaboratively on a treatment team. Organizational and time management skills to manage multiple tasks and meet timelines. Cultural awareness. Desirable Qualifications:  The ability to communicate effectively with patients and their families and to organize schedules and files are essential. Other Requirements:      Applicants will be required to pass a drug test prior to employment. Submit to a background check to include criminal and employment history. Chemical Dependency Professional in WA State. Must be flexible with schedule, may work some weekends, and shifts may alternate. Not have a history of alcohol or other drug misuse for a period of three (3) years before employment as a CDP or two (2) years for a CDPT and does not display evidence of misuse of alcohol or other drugs while a employed. The Cowlitz Indian Tribe is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and a Drug & Alcohol-Free workplace. Except as provided by Title 25 CFR, Section 472 which allows for Indian preference in hiring, the Cowlitz Indian Tribe does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, physical handicap, marital status, politics, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization. Please mail resume to: Human Resources Department Cowlitz Indian Tribe P.O. Box 2547 Longview, WA 98632