Behavioral Health Counselor

Job Title : Behavioral Health Counselor

Department : Health & Human Services (HHS)

Reports to : Behavioral Health Manager

Location : Health & Human Services Building

Status / Level : Exempt / Full Time

Salary : $68,146 - $71,322

Open Date : November 4, 2025

Close Date : November 14, 2025

SUMMARY

The Behavioral Health Counselor provides clinical and recovery-focused outpatient counseling and treatment coordination in the Tribal Community. Services include, but are not limited to, individual and group counseling and education on wellness, recovery and resiliency for persons presenting with, or at risk for, mental health and / or substance abuse or other addictive behaviors.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree in Behavioral Health, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related discipline appropriate to the position and three (3) years' experience
• LMSW, LPC or LLP with clinical specialty
• State of Michigan professional license
• CAADC from MCBAP or commence CAADC developmental plan within 30 days of hire
• Experience working with youth and other populations at high risk for suicide preferred
• Experience working with Native American populations preferred

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to the following :

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

C ON DITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

SECURITY SENSITIVE

This position will have access to information that is security sensitive and thereby subject to additional provisions. Information obtained will be protected under IHS / HIPAA policy rules and regulations and related to substance abuse records, 42 CFR, Part 2.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate their US work authorization during the employment verification process. The pre-employment process also requires the ability to pass a criminal background investigation and drug / alcohol test.

NATIVE AMERICAN PREFERENCE

The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi recognizes Native American preference in its hiring and employment policies.

EMPLOYER BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION

The Gun Lake Tribe offers a competitive base salary and the best benefits package around.

TO APPLY

You are required to register and apply through our online employment portal to be considered for this position.

If you require assistance or to apply in person, please call 269.397.1780 to schedule an appointment.