ADC-T

EOSIS; New Brighton (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance +

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) Roth and traditional options

Career progression

Verizon discount

Job summary

EOSIS in New Brighton, MN is seeking a full-time Alcohol and Drug Counselor Trainee supervised by a Licensed Counselor. You will provide chemical health education and therapeutic interventions to support clients' recovery in mental health and addiction services.

This role offers structured training and a clear path to licensure. You will work across EOSIS locations, participate in screenings, intake, assessment, counseling, case management, and coordination with other professionals.

Qualifications

• Temporary permit to practice alcohol and drug counseling.
• Ongoing training on cultural awareness and sensitivity to various cultural norms and values.
• Knowledge of program rules and regulations and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Screening and intake of clients.
• Orientation and assessment of client needs.
• Group and individual counseling sessions.
• Case management and crisis intervention.
• Referral, reports, and recordkeeping.
• Coordination with other professionals regarding client treatment and services.
• Knowledge of Minnesota Matrix Six Dimension.
• Obtain authorization for funding.
• Maintain temporary license and compliance with supervision.

Skills

Verbal communication

Communication with diverse populations

Flexibility

Computer literacy

Team collaboration

Education

Temporary Behavioral Health Counseling Permit

Cultural awareness training

Job description

Why You’ll Love this Alcohol and Drug Counselor Trainee Job!

Are you passionate about helping others navigate life’s toughest challenges? As a full-time Alcohol and Drug Counselor Trainee at EOS IS in New Brighton, MN, you’ll have the unique opportunity to support individuals during one of the most vulnerable—and courageous—moments in their lives.

Under the supervision of a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, this position is responsible forproviding chemical health education and therapeutic interventions to assistclient’s recovery relating to mental health

Pay: $60,320-$68,640 annually

Shift: Full-Time

Location: New Brighton, MN

Why EOSIS?

• Time Off :20 daysof paid-time-off + 6 paid holidays
• Insurance : Health, dental, and vision insurance + HSA/FSA
• Education : Tuition reimbursement and discounted tuition at select colleges
• Future Planning : 401(k) - ROTH and traditional options
• Career Path Opportunities
• Discount with Verizon Cell Phone Plans

Each day,you’llhelp rebuild lives by making a real impact on peoplerecovering fromaddiction and mental health challenges. With approachable leaders who listen, support, and encourage growth,you’llexperience what it means to be rising together in your career. A strong culture of care, where team members look out for one another and stand together through challenges, keeps you rooted in teamwork as you do meaningful, life-changing work.

Ready to help clients build healthy routines and find their path to lasting recovery? Join EOSIS as a full-time Alcohol and Drug Counselor Trainee in New Brighton, MN an dbe a steady source of support and guidance.

Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Screening
• Intake
• Orientation
• Assessment
• Group and individual counseling
• Case management
• Crisis intervention
• Referral
• Reports and recordkeeping
• Consultations with other professionals regarding client treatment and services
• KnowledgeofMinnesotaMatrixSixDimension
• Assists clients in maintaining county or 3rd party payer mechanisms and for communicating clinical criteria to payers for appropriate services .
• Obtainauthorizationforfunding.
• Maintain Temporary license .
• The ADC-T may not admit, transfer, or discharge clients, except under the direction and supervision of theirsupervisor.Theymay bedirectedtofollowthroughwiththeprocessofimplementationoftheabove by the director ordesignee, which will then be reviewed and signed off.
• Attendallstaffinservicesandmeetings.
• Provide treatment coordination services, including but not limited to, coordination with others involved in the client's treatment and recovery, and provision of community resources and connections to clients.
• Otherdutiesasassigned

Skills & Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• TheindividualwillhaveaTemporaryPermitissuedby theMinnesotaBoardofBehavioralHealthand Therapy to practice alcohol and drug counseling to an individual prior to being licensed meeting the requirement of 148F.035.

• On-going training on ofcultural awareness and demonstration of sensitivity to various cultural norms and values.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Must know and understand all rules, regulations, and requirements of the assigned program.

• Computer literate.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong verbal skills and ability to communicate abstract concepts in a simple format

• Ability to communicate with a variety of people from diverse cultures,socioeconomic,and educational backgrounds.

• Flexibility to meet a variety of changing priorities

• Computer skills to draft emails, memosand reports

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Social Security Verification: Name must match Social Security number and date of birth

• Criminal Background Check: Nationwide, federal, state, and multi-county (up to 7 years)

• Drug and Alcohol Testing: Must pass pre-employment screening; subject to random and post-incident testing if in a safety-sensitive role

• Employment Verification

• Education Verification

• Department of Human Services clearance

• Motor Vehicle Driving Record review if necessary

WORKING CONDITIONS / WORKING REQUIREMENTS

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting: Up to 6 hours continuously

• Heavy Data Entry on computer

• Walking: Frequent

• Travel: Up to 15% between EOSIS program locations (as needed)

• Lifting, standing, bending, squatting, reaching: Minimal

• Cleared Mantoux Screen

Work Environment:

• Work is performed across multiple EOSIS treatment sites or intake settings

• Fast-paced healthcare environment with varying program structures

• Frequent interaction with clients experiencing substance use and mental health challenges

• Requires flexibility to support multiple programs, locations, and changing priorities

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class .

EOSIS (formerly Meridian Behavioral Health) is a leader in behavioral health care and addiction recovery services, with a network of addiction treatment centers in Minnesota.