Alcohol & Drug Counselor - Temporary Job - Sauk Rapids, MN

Why You'll Love This Job

Why You’ll Love this Alcohol & Drug Counselor - Trainee Job!

Are you passionate about helping others navigate life’s toughest challenges? As a full time Alcohol & Drug Counselor - Temporary at EOSIS EOSIS Bridge in Sauk Rapids, MN, you’ll have the unique opportunity to support individuals during one of the most vulnerable—and courageous—moments in their lives.

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.

Pay: $29 - $33 / hour  
Shift: Full-Time, 1st Shift

Why EOSIS? 

Time Off: 20 days of paid-time-off + 6 paid holidays
Insurance: Health, dental, and vision insurance + HSA/FSA
Education: Tuition reimbursement and discounted tuition at select colleges
Future Planning: 401(k) – ROTH and traditional options
Career Path Opportunities
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Each day, you’ll help rebuild lives by making a real impact on people recovering from addiction and mental health challenges. With approachable leaders who listen, support, and encourage growth, you’ll experience what it means to be rising together in your career. A strong culture of care, where team members look out for one another and stand together through challenges, keeps you rooted in teamwork as you do meaningful, life-changing work.

Ready to help clients build healthy routines and find their path to lasting recovery? Join EOSIS EOSIS Bridge as a full time Alcohol & Drug Counselor-Temporary in Sauk Rapids, MN, and be a steady source of support and guidance. Apply today and make a difference where it matters most!

Responsibilities

he 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

Required:

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.

Preferred:

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 Requirement  

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

EOSIS (formerly Meridian Behavioral Health) is a leader in behavioral health care and addiction recovery services, with a network of addiction treatment centers in Minnesota.

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