Substance Abuse Counselor

Engage Partners Inc.; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

3 weeks of PTO

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

401k with up to 3% matching

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Leadership Development Academy

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Counselor to provide essential support in substance abuse treatment. This role involves direct patient interaction, conducting assessments, and documenting progress according to established standards. Ideal candidates will possess relevant licensure and skills to offer compassionate care within a structured environment. Competitive pay and benefits such as medical and PTO are included.

Qualifications

• Experience in substance abuse preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 500 hours in the substance abuse field preferred.
• Qualified licensure is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient intakes, admissions, and discharges.
• Document patient progress through counseling.
• Perform individual and group counseling as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Reliability

Education

LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LMHC

Job description

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LADC Counselor - Burnsville, MN $32.00 Hourly

COUNSELOR-5 JOB DESCRIPTION

Essential Functions:

• Works with patients to complete all intakes, admissions, discharges, and transfer paperwork. Documents patient progress through counseling and interaction through groups.
• Completes patient psychosocial and an individualized treatment plan within the required time frame.
• Identifies any clinical/case management needs and works to address those needs.
• Performs individual, group, and family counseling as required.
• Performs direct one-on-one patient counseling weekly through individual or group counseling. Reports patient abuse, neglect and exploitation as required.
• Reports patient grievances as required.
• Educates patient in all aspects of treatment, corresponding health issues and steps to recovery. Obtains Urine Drug Screens and initial patient photo identification.
• Assists in monitoring all patient activities on center premises.
• Actively participates in community relations activities as directed and authorized.
• Ensures the reading and understanding of the Policy and Procedures Manual.
• Ensures compliance with 42 CFR Part 2 (Federal Confidentiality Regulations) and 45 CFR, Parts 160 & 164 (HIPAA) Is responsible for obtaining or maintaining proper licensure and/or certification according to specific state requirements.
• Actively participates in preparation for surveys and inspections conducted by CARF, the State, DEA, Board of Pharmacy and any other agency site visits as dictated by the state laws or regulations. Participates in all staff meetings Ensures compliance with local, State, Federal and Colonial Management Group, LP rules, regulations and policies.
• Always acts in the best interests of the program and company; honors, supports, and protects the proprietary data and rights of the company.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by clinic, region or corporate leadership.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/Licensure/Certification:

Experience in substance abuse field is not required, but preferred Qualified candidates will hold one of the following licenses; LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LMHC Experience

Required: Minimum of 500 hours of experience in substance abuse is preferred

Skill and Ability:

Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to multitask, prioritize, and be dependable and reliable Basic mathematics skills

Benefits: Competitive Pay 3 weeks of PTO Excellent Medical (EPO & PPO plans), Dental, and Vision Insurance FSA's and Teladoc services Life Insurance Short/Long Term Disability 401k with up to 3% matching Leadership Development Academy

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Public Health and Hospitals and Health Care

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