Clinical Assessment Counselor

Hours: 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm 24 Hours per week

Location: New Brighton, MN

Job Duties Core Functions:

• Determine the client's appropriateness for admission or
• Determine the client's eligibility for admission or
• Identify any coexisting conditions (medical, psychiatric, physical, etc.) that would interfere with participation in residential treatment.
• Conduct chemical health assessment interviews including over the phone and in the community.
• Gather relevant history from the client, including but not limited to, alcohol and other drug use using appropriate interview

Skills Needed:

• Assessment skills
• Crisis intervention
• Understanding of co-occurring disorders
• Referent/patient education
• Documentation standards
• Consultations with other professionals regarding client treatment and services
• Communication with team members, referents, and patients
• Establish and maintain professional relationships

Licensure:

• Adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies governing alcohol and other drug abuse
• Maintain professional license.
• Attend all in-service training.

Job Requirements:

• Must have current Minnesota State Licensure as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)
• 2-3 years related experience required or any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• A minimum of two years free from chemical abuse problems.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Twenty (20) days of paid-time-off + 6 paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance + HSA/FSA
• 401(k) - ROTH and traditional options
• Career path opportunities
• Discount with Verizon cell phone plans
• 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.