Licensed Addictions Counselor — Transform Recovery

10000 Sanford; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 49,000 - 71,000; Full time

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Job summary

Sanford Health in Bemidji, MN is hiring a Licensed Addictions Counselor to provide behavioral treatment and support for patients recovering from addiction, addressing related emotional, social, occupational, and mental health functioning.

The position involves assessing severity, developing treatment plans, delivering interventions, documenting records, educating team members on chemical dependency, and collaborating with other providers and resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 40 hours of continuing education every two years, including diversity and ethics, and completion of annual/bi-annual mandatory trainings.
• In Minnesota, must have one of the following: Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) Alcohol and Drug Counselor - Trainee (ADC-T) Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the severity of addiction and related issues and issues that may help or hinder recovery.
• Develops individualized treatment plans specific to patient issues and delivers treatment interventions to guide and support behavior change.
• Plans and provides treatment and continuous assessment through a variety of modalities, including individual treatment, therapy groups, and case management.
• Documents and maintains treatment records, including assessments, summaries, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Serves as a primary source of education to other team members regarding chemical dependency and health.
• Collaborates with others in the treatment planning and support of patients, including other treatment providers, primary care providers, and legal officials, when needed.
• Has knowledge of referral sources and community resources that are available to support treatment.
• Performs work duties within the scope of individual competence and licensure.
• May provide adolescent assessment and treatment to patients aged 13 and older (additional qualifications required to treat adolescents).

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Sanford Health in Bemidji, MN is hiring a Licensed Addictions Counselor to provide behavioral treatment and support for patients recovering from addiction, addressing related emotional, social, occupational, and mental health functioning.

The position involves assessing severity, developing treatment plans, delivering interventions, documenting records, educating team members on chemical dependency, and collaborating with other providers and resources.