Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor Outpatient

Description

Summary:

Northstar Behavioral Health Network is a team of professionals that specialize in serving those battling substance use disorders, specifically Opioid Use Disorder and Stimulant Use Disorder. Also specializing in those needing Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS).

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Provide clinical services and document appropriately (comprehensive assessments, group therapy, individual therapy, etc.) in accordance to NBH policies and procedures and standards established by governing bodies.
• Coordinate care with internal (Nursing, Mental Health Providers, Treatment Coordinators, and Peer Recovery Support Specialist) and external (Department of Corrections, court, probation, child protective services, other providers) entities to improve outcome of clients recovery.
• Participate in scheduled meetings: clinical, multidisciplinary, individual, etc.
• Exhibits knowledge of core competencies in relation to working with co-occurring disorders through continuing education and implementing skills into all aspects of treatment.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Client satisfaction results from clients per month average over 4
• Outpatient group attendance is greater than 90% (billable units) per track.
• Ensure compliance changes delivered by auditor happens within one week.
• Client retention per month is higher than 50%

Requirements

• Valid LADC/ADC-T licensure in the state of MN 
• 1+ years addiction counseling experience
• Comprehensive understanding of all MN Statutes related to providing services for the population NBHN serves
• CPR/First Aid Certification or attain within 30 days of employment
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record
• Strong computer skills, including knowledge in MS Office, and Google Suite programs
• Familiar with medication for opioid use disorder Model (preferred)
• Specialty training such as DBT-SUD, CBT, MI, etc. (preferred)
• Familiar with Procentive, Electronic Health Record System (preferred)