Counselor- OP

Location: NB-SAP-Saint Paul, MN

Essential Duties and Competencies

The following duties are routine for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Skilled in performing the 12 core functions:
• Screening
• Intake
• Orientation
• Assessment
• Treatment planning
• Group and individual counseling
• Case management
• Crisis intervention
• Client education
• Referral
• Reports and recordkeeping
• Consultations with other professionals regarding client treatment and services
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills, Knowledge, and Ability

• Strong verbal skills and ability to communicate abstract concepts in a simple format
• Ability to communicate with a variety of people from diverse cultures, socioeconomic and educational backgrounds. Flexibility to meet a variety of changing priorities

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

• The individual must have current Minnesota State Licensure as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor meeting all requirements of Minnesota Statute 148F.
• 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.
• Must know and understand the implication of parts 9530.6405 to 9530.6505 (Rule 31), and Minnesota Statutes, chapter 245A (Human Services Licensing Act-HSLA), sections 626.556 (Maltreatment of Minors Act-MOMA), 626.557 (Vulnerable Act-VAA), and 626.5572 (VAA definitions).
• Must document 12 hours of training in co-occurring mental health problems and chemical abuse of dependency that includes competencies related to philosophy, screening, assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, documentation, programming, medication, collaboration, mental health consultation, and discharge planning.
• On-going training on cultural awareness and demonstration of sensitivity to various cultural norms and values.
• Computer literate.