Alcohol & Drug Counselor - Roots Wellness Center

Job Title: Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor

Reports To: Treatment Director

Job Status: Part Time or Full Time

Job Location: On site at the 245G treatment program

About RWC: At Roots Wellness Center we treat co-occurring disorders through the lens of social justice. We believe that for many, chronic social Injustice fuels the cycle of illness, addiction, and pain.

Come and work for a company that is at the forefront of social justice, with a commitment to addressing racial and socioeconomic disparities in behavioral healthcare. We are on a mission to provide marginalized individuals and families with excellent clinical care and close the gap within marginalized communities.

Summary:

Responsible for performing substance use disorder assessments, participating in and contributing to interdisciplinary treatment and discharge plans and providing individual and group substance use disorder counseling services. The alcohol and drug counselor will have skills to carry out the 12 core functions and all other counseling duties identified by Minnesota statute 245G in individual and group settings.

The LADC position will support anti-oppressive/anti-racist practice, and trauma-responsive practice in all aspects of their interactions with staff, community, and company stakeholders through their administrative and operations support of program staff working on site and in community to address socioeconomic and health disparity. Comfort and proven experience and interest in working with staff with a range of identities including age, developmental and acquired disabilities, religion, spirituality, ethnicity, race, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, relationship structure, indigenous heritage, national origin, immigration status, and gender is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete assessments and treatment plans utilizing ASAM criteria and sound clinical writing
• Facilitate intake, orientation, group activities, individual counseling and family counseling for clients in the program
• Manage an individual caseload not to exceed 7 clients for part-time, 14 clients for full-time
• Work closely with clients to engage them in the decision-making process and help them understand the benefits of assessment and accessing the appropriate level of care as indicated
• Collect and review referral information upon assignment of clients from the referral source and consult with others as needed to support coordination of services and scheduling of client interviews
• Coordinate with the Intake Coordinator as needed to contact clients to confirm appointment dates, times, and assessment locations
• Collect information from collateral resources to aid in determining diagnosis and need for treatment
• Work collaboratively with client's funding sources to obtain initial authorizations for reimbursement for intervention and recovery support services
• Work cooperatively with the legal system to ensure coordination of services including Court appearances when appropriate
• Complete paperwork requirements and maintain quality, up-to-date clinical records, including Outcomes Survey information and information for invoicing; enter necessary information into the electronic medical records (EMR) system
• Attend and participate in staff meetings with other staff members
• Prepare and facilitate lectures and educational materials related to Substance Use Disorder to the entire client population and family members as assigned
• Train new staff and supervise interns as needed
• Other related duties may be assigned

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or two or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 270 Classroom hours in alcohol and drug counseling curriculum
• Completion of 880 hours of alcohol and drug counseling practicum

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Administratively supervises 1-2 ADC interns. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear.