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1
Date Posted:
December 12, 2023
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:
Job Description:
Principle Responsibilities
Job Requirements
Physical Demands
Sedentary:
Lifting weight Up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently
1
Date Posted:
December 12, 2023
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
Job Description:
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
