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Why You'll Love This Job
Under the supervision of a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, this position is responsible for providing chemical health education and therapeutic interventions to assist client’s recovery relating to chemical health.
Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Learning and perfecting skills 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
• 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 Temporary license.
• The ADC-T may not admit, transfer, or discharge clients, except under the direction and supervision of their supervisor. They may be directed to follow through with the process of implementation of the above by the director or designee, which will then be reviewed and signed off.
• Attend all staff in services and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned
Skills & Qualifications
Qualifications Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:
• The individual will have a Temporary Permit issued by the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy to practice alcohol and drug counseling to an individual prior to being licensed meeting the requirement of 148F.035.
• Must know and understand all rules, regulations, and requirements of the assigned program.
• A minimum of two-year freedom from chemical abuse problems.
• On-going training on of cultural awareness and demonstration of sensitivity to various cultural norms and values.
• Computer literate.
Required 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
• Computer skills to draft emails, memos and reports
Physical Requirements:
• Extended periods of sitting, 80% of time
• Occasionally reaching for and lifting client charts, 5 lbs. 10% of time
• Heavy Data Entry on computer, 25% of time
• Frequent handling of paperwork, binders, writing
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Job Number: 151567
