Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC / ADC-T)

Location: Olivia, MN

Shift: Evening Monday -Thursday 12:30pm - 9:00pm, Friday 8-4:30

Job Requirements:

• Ideal candidate will be dual licensed.
• The individual must have current LADC or ADC-T license
• Minimum 1 year experience in a chemical dependency facility or related and 2-3 years related experience required, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• On-going training on of cultural awareness and demonstration of sensitivity to various cultural norms and values

Job Duties:

• Skilled in performing the 12 core functions:
• Knowledge of Minnesota Matrix Six Dimension
• Awareness of cultural diversity and demonstration of sensitivity to various cultural norms and values.
• Assists clients in maintaining county or 3rd party payer mechanisms and for communicating clinical criteria to payers for appropriate services.
• Obtain authorization for funding.
• Maintain professional license.
• Will not admit, transfer, or discharge clients, but may be directed to follow through with the process of implementation of the above by the director or designee.
• Attend all staff in services and meetings

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Twenty (20) days of paid-time-off + 6 paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance + HSA/FSA
• Career path opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement and discounted tuition at select colleges
• A job with a sense of purpose as you help people on their path to recovery

We owe our success to the passion, commitment and expertise of our staff. Our licensed and experienced staff takes the role of coach/teacher, providing support and encouragement from the heart. Come join us and see the difference you'll make!

Meridian Behavioral Health provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics.#HP