ADC-T

Job Description

Why You’ll Love this Alcohol and Drug Counselor -Temporary Job!

Are you passionate about helping others navigate life’s toughest challenges? As a full time Alcohol and Drug Counselor- Temporary at EOSIS 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: $26 - $29 / 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

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 assignedRequired SkillsRequired:

• 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.

• 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.

Full-time