outpatient evening ladc - Mora, MN, United States - RECOVERING HOPE TREATMENT CENTER INC.

Description

100% Remote Opportunity within the state of MN

Outpatient Alcohol and Drug Counselor at Recovering Hope Treatment Center

Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Day Shift and Evening Shift Available
Pay: $55,000 - $74,000 per year

Benefits
At Recovering Hope, we recognize that providing excellent client care begins with investing in employee wellbeing and professional growth. We have thoughtfully designed a benefits package that provides our full-time employees with options to meet their individual/family needs. Some of our benefits include health insurance, vision, dental, 401K, paid time off, access to CEU's, free breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, career development and scholarships for schooling

Summary:

The Outpatient Alcohol and Drug Counselor is responsible for providing ongoing assessment and treatment planning for clients, as well as facilitating individual and group counseling sessions and education sessions. All responsibilities are to be completed in accordance with MN State Statue including Rule 245G.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Complete Comprehensive Assessment and Comprehensive Assessment Survey.
• Complete GAIN-SS with all clients upon admission.
• Complete Initial Services Plan with all clients.
• Contact referents (if an appropriate consent for release of information is in place) within the first three days of admission and weekly thereafter, to provide progress updates and consultation regarding continuing care planning
• Assess clients for potential vulnerabilities using criteria stipulated in the Program Abuse Prevention Plan. If appropriate, develop, review and update Individual Abuse Prevention Plans as needed.
• Develop comprehensive individualized treatment plans with specific and measurable goals, objectives and interventions for each client within five sessions.
• Update and revise treatment plans with client at least weekly or more frequently if needed.
• Document client participation and progress in client record according to the Center's policies and procedures.
• Communicate regularly with Outpatient Clinic Director and Mental Health Professional on the treatment and progress of clients.
• Facilitate group chemical dependency counseling and education sessions.
• Work with clients to develop and implement a viable, individualized continuing care plan, including assistance in coordination with significant others, referrals for medical services, substance use services, mental health services and referrals related to other client needs.
• Work with concerned persons (family members, friends) on resources for sober support during and following treatment as needed.
• Complete necessary professional development in Substance Use Disorders and Co-Occurring Disorders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Degree of Authority to Execute Responsibilities:

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors have the ability to make decisions appropriate to the assessment of clients, as well as the development and revision of treatment plans in accordance with Minnesota Statute 245G. Licenses Alcohol and Drug Counselors will defer to the Clinic Director for any discharges that occur prior to treatment plan completion including at-staff requests or requests for discharge based on behavior.

Alcohol and Drug Counselors with a temporary permit are required to meet with their supervisor weekly to discuss the assessment of clients, as well as the development and revision of their treatment plan.

Qualifications:

• Lives within the state of MN
• Licensure by the State of Minnesota for Alcohol and Drug Counselor in good standing OR Temporary Permit through the State of Minnesota in good standing.
• Know and understand the implications of chapter 245G, chapter 245A, and sections , and
• Constantly operate a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, printer, etc.
• Frequently communicate with employees, managers, patients, and other individuals with key relationships. This requires receiving and providing accurate information in these situations.
• Frequently move around the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, and supplies, etc.

Apply Today Please submit your application detailing your interest and qualifications for this role. We are eager to welcome a compassionate and dedicated individual to our team, ready to make a significant difference.