Substance Use Counselor

We are seeking a Substance Use Counselor (LADC) to work in our Connections & Referral Unit. As a Substance Use Counselor in one of our 24-hour facilities, you will be responsible for assuring high quality direct care for clients going through detox and withdrawal management. This position isfull-time working during the day Monday-Friday.

What you will be doing

• Observe and monitor general physical, emotional, mental condition of client at time of admission and discharge.
• Document all admissions and discharges, observations, evaluations, client care, and discharge summaries.
• Accurately chart all medications, physical, emotional and mental health status.
• Chart all referrals, contacts with outside agencies and significant others, and significant events involving client.
• Evaluate referral sources for client upon discharge.
• Evaluate need to de-escalate client, establish restrictions, or use seclusion room.
• Complete chemical health observations with impressions and recommendations. 
• Complete chemical education one-on-one or group facilitation as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a Human Service related field
• Active MN Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) license

Why Zumbro Valley Health Center?

We are proud to be voted Best Places to Work for 2023, 2022, and 2021. Zumbro Valley Health Center is a non-profit organization that provides behavioral health services to twelve counties in Southeast MN. As a premier provider in mental health, Substance Use, housing, and wellness services we create better outcomes for our clients while providing integrative and comprehensive care. We believe all people should be treated with respect, kindness, and dignity.

Starting wage $25 to $28 per hour dependent on experience.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• License Reimbursement
• Continuing Education (CEU's)
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Discounts
• Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Opportunities for growth

Equal Opportunity Employer