Maamawiikandaa: Behavioral Health Prevention Specialist
*Tribal preference will apply to qualified applicants in accordance with the Lac Courte Oreilles Policies & Procedures Manual, consistent with federal Indian preference requirements.
Five-year grant 9/30/2026 – 9/29/2031
The Lac Courte Oreilles Community Health Center is seeking a Behavioral Health Prevention Specialist to lead culturally based prevention and behavioral health education for Tribal youth and young adults through age 24. The position focuses on behavioral health, substance use, suicide, and overdose prevention while strengthening community partnerships and access to prevention and treatment services.
- Develop and deliver culturally based prevention education
- Lead and support youth leadership, mentoring, and life-skills programming
- Coordinate outreach, community education, and Behavioral Health referrals
- Support suicide and overdose prevention and response efforts
- Provide staff training and support community prevention programming
- Collaborate with LCO Ojibwe School, Boys & Girls Club, and other community partners
- LCSW, LPC, CSAC/SAC-IT, or other Behavioral Health qualification preferred
- Experience working with Native American families and communities
- Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and time-management skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite
- Valid Wisconsin driver’s license and vehicle insurance
- Must meet background/caregiver check and drug-testing requirements
