Chemical Health Counselor, Senior

Description

NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center is seeking a Senior Chemical Health Counselor to be a part of the Medically Assisted Therapy clinical team providing alcohol and other drug education, peer support, counseling, and care coordination

Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program.

Location and hours:

This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site a minimum of 4 days a week at NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center, 2220 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis, Minnesota with the opportunity for remote work 1 day a week once employee has completed training period. This position will be Monday through Friday, with typical hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

New employees who are hired into remote or hybrid positions between January 2, 2022, to December 31, 2024, will receive $500 toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment.

About these position types:

This is a limited duration (temporary) full-time, grant-funded, benefit-earning position expected to last up to two years with the possibility of extension.

This position is internally classified as a Chemical Health Counselor, Senior

Click here to view the job classification specification.

In these positions, you will:

• Conduct chemical use assessments with clients and recommend appropriate treatment services.

• Conduct intake, orientations, supportive counseling and discharge planning activities

• Conduct educational classes and group meetings, including family members and community.

• Monitor client progress and maintain a variety of records and prepare progress reports.

• Coordinate services with client's other treatment providers.

• Provide coordination of care with substance use disorder (SUD) providers & treatment facilities, provide health education and recovery support to Hennepin Health members regarding SUD, and complete and maintain documentation in the electronic health record (Epic) and documentation required by State (DHS) and treatment facility guidelines.

• Collect and maintain program data and reports.

• Work with interdisciplinary care teams in the hospital, community, and at SUD treatment centers to meet the needs of HH members, with minimal on-site supervision.

Need to have:

• A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university that includes 18 or more semester (or 27 or more quarter) credits in alcohol and drug counselor education, and completion of an 880-hour alcohol and drug counselor practicum, or equivalent training that meets the requirements for Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) licensure.

• Three or more years of professional level work experience in a chemical or behavioral health setting.

• Licensure as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor by the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy (BBHT).

Nice to have:

• Experience:

• Collaborating with physicians, nurse practitioners, nursing staff and primary care providers to determine appropriate care.

• Working with adults with mental health and/or substance use issues.

• Providing resources and working with those individuals facing homelessness.

• Using electronic health records, such as Epic.

Knowledge of co-occurring and mental health diagnoses, symptoms and treatment including harm reduction model.In-depth knowledge and understanding of recovery, recovery maintenance, and relapse related needs.The ability to provide excellent customer service to crisis situations.Skill in motivational interviewing; awareness of Person-Centered Thinking (PCT) concept.

About the department:

NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center actively partners to create a healthier community and works to provide a highly desirable place for health care that values diversity/inclusion, compassion, stewardship, innovation, and integrity.

About Hennepin County:

Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals -- that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.

Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (select Guest).

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

Your future. Made here.

This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

These positions will have access to systems or other documentation that contains HIPAA data.

Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test that may include testing for cannabis and/or criminal background check.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Katie Bakke

Katie.Bakke@Hennepin.us

Why work here?

Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including:

• Meaningful work

• Public service

• Competitive pay

• Work-life balance

• Generous benefits

• Opportunities to grow

• Commitment to your success

By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.

Employee Benefits Summary

Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.

If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found here.

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These positions require:

This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site a minimum of 4 days a week at NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center, 2220 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis, Minnesota with the opportunity for remote work 1 day a week once employee has completed training period. This position will be Monday through Friday, with typical hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. This is a limited duration (temporary) full-time, grant-funded, benefit-earning position expected to last up to two years with the possibility of extension. .

Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?

• Yes

• No

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Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field to this position?

• Yes

• No

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Describe your relevant education including area(s) of study, school(s) attended, and degree(s)/certification(s) earned. If you do not have relevant education, type "None" in the space provided.

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Have you completed 18 or more semester (or 27 or more quarter) credits in alcohol and drug counselor education?

• Yes

• No

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Have you completed an 880-hour alcohol and drug counselor practicum?

• Yes

• No

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Are you licensed by the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy (BBHT) as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)?

• Yes

• No

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List your Minnesota LADC license number below. If you do not have an LADC license, type "None" in the space provided.

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How many years of professional level work experience do you have in a chemical or behavioral health setting?

• I do not have this experience

• Less than 3 years

• 3 years or more

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Describe your professional level work experience in a chemical or behavioral health setting, referencing job(s) listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

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How many years of experience do you have collaborating with physicians, nurse practitioners, nursing staff and primary care providers to determine appropriate care?

• I do not have this experience

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years

• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years

• 3 years or more

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Describe your experience collaborating with physicians, nurse practitioners, nursing staff and primary care providers to determine appropriate care referencing job(s) listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

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How many years of experience do you have working with adults with mental health and/or substance use issues?

• I do not have this experience

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years

• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years

• 3 years or more

13

Describe your experience working with adults with mental health and/or substance use issues, referencing job(s) listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

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Do you have experience providing resources and working with those individuals' facing homelessness?

• Yes

• No

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Describe your experience providing resources and working with those individuals' facing homelessness. referencing job(s) listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

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Please choose the one recruitment source that best describes how you first learned about this job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection. Your response to this question helps us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruitment methods.

• College or university (job board, career services, or instructor)

• Community or nonprofit organization (counselor, job board, etc.)

• Employee or recruiter of Hennepin County

• Friend or family member that is not a Hennepin County employee

• Hennepin County job notification emails

• Indeed.com

• Job fair or networking event

• LinkedIn

• Print advertisement (flyer, postcard, billboard, transit ad, etc.)

• Professional association (job board or email)

• Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)

• www.hennepin.jobs or www.governmentjobs.com

• Other

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For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website, or media source.

Required Question

Agency Hennepin County

Address Hennepin County Government Center

300 South Sixth Street

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55487

Phone 612-348-7855

Website https://www.hennepin.us/jobs