Lummi Counseling Services Director

This position serves as the overall Director of Lummi Counseling Services (LCS), overseeing the Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program and the Healing Spirit Opiate Treatment Program (OTP). The role requires extensive experience in clinical operations management, regulatory compliance, and community-partnered healthcare. The Director must be a skilled strategic leader with a proven track record managing a regulated substance use disorder program, ensuring program certification and accreditation in accordance with Lummi Nation Tribal Attestation and applicable state and federal regulations. Expertise in managing high-dollar budgets, strong leadership skills, and the ability to build a high-performing cross-functional clinical team integrating culturally centered holistic healing frameworks are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational leadership for the Lummi Tribal WA state-licensed Intensive Outpatient treatment program for substance use disorders and the Healing Spirit Opiate Treatment Programs (OTP).
• Ensure program compliance with all applicable regulations, standards, and laws required by Lummi Tribal (Attestation), state, and federal entities.
• Maintain LCS compliance with all WA State licensing and certification requirements, including staying abreast of regulatory changes, implementing program adjustments, meeting with state audit teams, and developing corrective action plans as needed.
• Manage the LCS operating budget following the LIBC Budget process and requirements.
• Direct and implement administrative processes and resources for an outpatient substance use specialty service program, ensuring quality care and services through systems and operational procedures.
• Provide day-to-day administrative supervision and maintain a positive working relationship with the leadership team, including the OTP Physician Medical Director and Sponsor.
• Oversee staff management, including hiring, development, training, performance evaluations, and communication to ensure effective and efficient program service delivery.
• Coordinate staff scheduling, deployment, and participation in on-site and off-site programs, including collaboration with wrap-around service partners such as Lummi Nation School, Lummi Youth Social Services, Lummi Employment and Training Center, Lummi Family Wellness Court, Lummi Drug Court, Lummi Housing Transitional and Recovery Homes Program, and the Whatcom County Jail.
• Participate in weekly LCS counselor staff meetings to ensure effective communication of program issues, needs, and developments, and to keep licensed clinical management and senior treatment staff informed of client compliance, progress, or issues.
• Ensure Medicaid-covered billing services for substance use disorders (SUD) encounters follow guidelines and policies outlined in Outpatient alcohol and/or drug treatment defined in chapter 246-341 WAC.
• Ensure the Medical Director and Sponsor of the Healing Spirit Clinic, a licensed and certified opiate substitution treatment program, meet Health Care Authority (HCA) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) licensing and certification requirements, and retain a Medical Director with training and certification in opioid substitute treatment.
• Uphold the highest standards in Recovery Housing/sober living homes and implement standards as identified by the Chief Licensor of the Lummi Nation to ensure compliance with licensing.
• Ensure the provision of appropriate “Healing and Recovery” elements to clients, such as Lummi cultural activities, massage therapy, Traditional Healing, and other holistic and alternative treatment approaches.
• Participate in the development of family crisis intervention plans for individuals as requested.
• Serve as a LIBC staff representative at local, regional, state, and national meetings concerning Substance Abuse and Recovery.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Behavioral Sciences, including counseling, social work, or a closely related field.
• At least 5-7 years of verified leadership and management experience overseeing a certified outpatient program or related field.
• 5 years of verified clinical experience in the field of co-occurring disorders and chemical dependency.
• Active WA State license and certification as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Co-occurring Disorders certification/verified training and a current Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) license.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s license and eligibility for tribal auto insurance.
• Must pass pre-employment and random drug and alcohol tests as required by the LIBC Drug & Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy.
• Extensive Criminal Background Check clearance required.
• Completion of the HIV/AIDS and Blood Borne Pathogens eight (8) hour training or willingness to take the next available class.
• Evidence of CPR training or willingness to register in the next available class.

Skills

• Knowledge of technical requirements and regulations for a State-certified outpatient program for chemical dependency treatment.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, protecting client rights, confidentiality, treatment, and health records.
• Ability to lead a team of chemical dependency counselors, support personnel, and other professional staff, organize workloads, and monitor and evaluate individual team members’ work.
• Supervisory skills and ability to handle difficult conflict situations among employees or clients.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people of all ages and in highly emotional situations, and to speak clearly and intelligently with groups.
• Willingness to travel and serve as a LIBC representative for meetings, seminars, and lobbying efforts as required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401k retirement plan
• Life Insurance
• Annual and Sick Leave
• Lummi Fitness Center Membership
• 19 Paid Holidays

Benefits available after successfully completing a 90-day orientation.

Pay

$52.96 - $59.64 per hour