Addiction Services Counselor - Ladc Or Dually Licensed Therapist

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

February 28, 2024

Department:

38024265 Unity Substance Abuse Outpatient

Shift:

Evening/Night (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:

• Typical schedule is M-F, Primarily Afternoon and Evening Hours.

• Position is for an outpatient primary group counselor, providing group and individual sessions

• 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