Number of Job Openings Available: 1 Date Posted: April 24, 2024 Department: 41004265 Substance Abuse Outpatient Shift: Day (United States of America) Shift Length: 8 hour shift Hours Per Week: 40 Union Contract: Non-Union Weekend Rotation: None Job Summary: The Addiction Counselor utilizes critical thinking skills in the counseling process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. Provision of patient care is based on care management, quality/resource, stewardship, patient advocacy/customer service and role modeling. The Counselor is accountable for professional practice of counseling and participation in the interdisciplinary care delivery model. Key Position Details: M-F 8am-4:30pm No Weekends Position is Primarily Assessments and Staff Coverage for Groups and Individuals Benefit Eligible : Principle Responsibilities Patient/Family Assessment: Screen for admission to addiction services. Participates in comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessment of patient. Assesses family dynamics and implications for successful treatment. Addresses educational needs of patients and families and assigns appropriate work. Facilitate group, individual and family therapy. Treatment Planning: Referrals to internal and external services. Promoting family involvement in treatment. Provide appropriate education to patient and family. Discharge planning. Other duties as assigned. Job Requirements Bachelor's degree in a Behavioral Sciences required and 2 to 5 years Adolescent Only: in treatment program working with adolescents. required 0 to 2 years At time of hire must sign a statement attesting to at least 2 years of freedom from a chemical use problem, immediately preceding their hire required 0 to 2 years experience in family dynamics and treatment issues with family required 0 to 2 years Adolescent Only: 30 hours of adolescent development training required 2 to 5 years experience in a treatment program preferred Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor - MN Board of Behavioral Health & Therapy required Upon Hire BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required within 30 Days Physical Demands Sedentary: Lifting weight Up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently