Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor - SUD & Co-Occurring

Northern Pines Mental Health Center; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Health Savings Account

401K match

Paid time off

Holidays

Bereavement pay

Travel reimbursement

Supervision for licensure

Job summary

Northern Pines Mental Health Center in Brainerd, MN is seeking a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor to join our Substance Use Disorder Services team. You will provide co-occurring substance abuse counseling, including screening, assessment, treatment planning, counseling, and case management to clients and families.

As part of a collaborative treatment team, you will diagnose and support clients, maintain records per SUDS policies, and engage with referral sources.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted LADC license in MN.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification from the American Heart Association or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• At least one year of direct service to individuals with substance use problems or one year in administration/management of direct service to individuals with substance use problems.
• Bachelor’s degree or three years of supervision/administration in human services.
• Education or experience in co-occurring disorders.
• Travel is a requirement of this position; ability to operate a motor vehicle along with a valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, counseling (group, individual & family), case management, crisis intervention, client education, referral, reports, recordkeeping, and consultation.
• Follow and support the SUDS philosophy, policies, procedures, and job responsibilities.
• Develop and maintain appropriate professional relationships with referral sources and community agencies.
• Diagnose substance abuse disorders.
• Meet with families to identify needs for services and to make appropriate referrals.
• Maintain records according to the SUDS policies and procedures along with co-occurring regulations.
• Work as an active and effective treatment team member.
• May assist in the training of paraprofessionals in performance of clinical duties.

Skills

CPR Certification

First Aid

Valid Driver's License

Travel Ready

Co-occurring Disorders

Education

Bachelor's degree or 3 years supervision/administration in human services

Job description

Northern Pines Mental Health Center in Brainerd, MN is seeking a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor to join our Substance Use Disorder Services team. You will provide co-occurring substance abuse counseling, including screening, assessment, treatment planning, counseling, and case management to clients and families.

As part of a collaborative treatment team, you will diagnose and support clients, maintain records per SUDS policies, and engage with referral sources.