Minneapolis, MN, USA
85 days ago
Addiction Services Counselor

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

September 23, 2024

Department:

38014083 Unity Adult Mental Health Partial Unit

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

Other

Job Summary:

Allina Health’s focus on creating more access to mental health & addiction services in our communities has fueled the opening of the Center for Mental Health & Addiction Services. This revolutionary, innovative hub is poised to transform the delivery of mental health and addiction care by providing a comprehensive, connected, and convenient location for patients and families. The Center will feature a variety of co-located partnerships to allow us to bring community-centered programs to expand the capacity and reach of our mental health and addiction services. Consider joining Allina as we embark on a community-centered model.

Key Position Details:

Job Description:

Utilizes critical thinking skills in the counseling process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Provision of patient care is based on care management, quality/resource, stewardship, patient advocacy/customer service and role modeling. Accountable for professional practice of counseling and participation in the interdisciplinary care delivery model.

Principle Responsibilities

Assessment/reassessmentPerform assessments related to substance use, as needed.Collaborate with team to reassess patient and progress in treatment. Crisis support and management.Treatment PlanningComplete treatment plan per department process.Documentation of patient, and family if appropriate, participation in development of treatment plan.Review treatment plan with patient at regular intervals.Initiate and support referrals to internal/external providers and agencies. Coordinate discharge and recovery and transition planning.Provision of TreatmentFacilitate group and individual counseling, as identified by treatment plan.Coordinate treatment with other community agencies/providers, when appropriate.Provide patient and family education, as needed.Other duties as assigned.


Required Qualifications

Associates degree in Behavioral Sciences


Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Behavioral SciencesExperience in a treatment program ​


Licenses/Certifications

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor - MN Board of Behavioral Health & Therapy required upon hireMust meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
◦ Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
◦ Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
◦ Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire


Physical Demands

Sedentary:Lifting weightUp to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently

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