Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

April 24, 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 sessionsBenefit 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 and2 to 5 years Adolescent Only: in treatment program working with adolescents. required0 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 required0 to 2 years experience in family dynamics and treatment issues with family required0 to 2 years Adolescent Only: 30 hours of adolescent development training required2 to 5 years experience in a treatment program preferredLicensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor - MN Board of Behavioral Health & Therapy required Upon HireBLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required within 30 Days

Physical Demands
Sedentary:
Lifting weight Up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently