LADC - Chemical Health Counselor - $2,000 Sign-On Incentive

Chemical Health Counselor position is unique in that it offers a mix of counseling and leadership opportunities. The Chemical Health Counselor is a critical member of an interdisciplinary team of professionals.

Anoka, MN, USA

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Part-Time

Overview: Provide individual chemical health counseling, facilitate chemical health groups, case management duties, and act as a member of the clinical team. This position is accountable for ensuring quality treatment and collaboration with colleagues related to overall department programming.<br /><br />This position offers a $2,000 Sign-on incentive!
Responsibilities: <strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</strong>&nbsp;<br /> <ul> <li>All duties are subject to the direction of the supervisor.</li> </ul> <strong>Substance use disorder counseling services:</strong><br /> <ul> <li>Conduct scheduled individual chemical health counseling sessions on a weekly basis&nbsp;</li> <li>Facilitate structured, scheduled substance use disorder treatment groups</li> <li>Provide psychoeducation on substance use disorders to resident<span class="modified">s,</span> counselors<span class="modified">, and families</span></li> <li>Facilitate Family Psychoeducation Group bi-monthly</li> <li>Document individual weekly sessions and group notes</li> <li>Develop comprehensive treatment plans</li> <li>Document case progress</li> <li><span class="modified">Consultation with psychiatrist</span>&nbsp;</li> </ul> <strong>Administration:</strong><br /> <ul> <li>Participate on administrative team meetings</li> <li>Collaborate on overall operations assessments&nbsp;</li> <li>Meet affirmative action goals established by the organization while maintaining a work environment which respects and supports cultural competence and proficiency</li> <li>Assure resident privacy is maintained by being knowledgeable and following HIPAA privacy and security regulations</li> <li>Comply with agency policies and procedures, state licensing requirements, and department of health regulations</li> </ul>
Requirements: <p><strong>Qualification Requirements:&nbsp; </strong></p> <ul> <li>Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) or Alcohol and Drug Counselor</li> </ul> <p><strong>Language/Communication Skills: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.</li> <li>Ability to work with a diverse population of individuals by using tact, diplomacy and flexibility.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Mathematical Skills:&nbsp; </strong></p> <ul> <li>Basic math skills are required for this position.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reasoning Skills:&nbsp; </strong></p> <ul> <li>Analytical</li> <li>Creative problem solving</li> <li>Decision making</li> <li>Independent judgment</li> <li>Negotiating/Mediating</li> </ul> <p><strong>Other Skills/Requirements:&nbsp; </strong></p> <ul> <li>A valid driver&rsquo;s license and a good driving record.</li> <li>First and CPR certification (provided by agency)</li> </ul>