ADC Assessor

Northstar Behavioral Health Network•Maplewood, MN

About The Position

Northstar Behavioral Health Network provides care for people with substance use disorders, particularly opioid and stimulant use disorders, as well as Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS). The ADC Assessor conducts comprehensive assessments for clients being admitted and, when applicable, for people placed with Northstar by a Placing Authority. The role documents assessments, services, case activity, and other important information according to Northstar policies and procedures and the standards of governing bodies. The assessor shares assessment outcomes with courts, the Department of Corrections, and other referral sources; works cooperatively with outside agencies; and applies knowledge of co-occurring disorders in treatment-related work. Other tasks may be assigned by the supervisor. The position requires qualification as an alcohol and drug counselor under Minnesota Statute 245G.11, subdivision 5, a bachelor’s degree, and at least one year of chemical dependency counseling experience; supervised internship experience counts. Candidates must have CPR certification or obtain it within 30 days, follow the organization’s Drug and Alcohol Policy, pass a Minnesota background check, hold a current Minnesota driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, and be able to use Microsoft Office and other computer tools. The listed salary is $60,000–$65,000 per year.

Requirements

Must be qualified as an alcohol and drug counselor according to Minnesota Statute 245G.11, subdivision 5.
Bachelor’s degree.
At least 1 year of chemical dependency counseling experience; supervised internship applies.
CPR certification or ability to attain it within 30 days.
Must understand and follow Northstar Behavioral Health Network’s Drug and Alcohol Policy.
Must pass a State of Minnesota background check.
Current Minnesota driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to use Microsoft Office programs and other computer skills.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments for clients being admitted and, when applicable, for people placed with Northstar by a Placing Authority.
Document services in weekly notes, individual notes, and/or information notes in accordance with Northstar policies and procedures and governing-body standards.
Document case activity and important information.
Complete and document assessments in accordance with Northstar policies and procedures and governing-body standards.
Provide courts, the Department of Corrections, and other referral sources with information based on assessment outcomes.
Work cooperatively with outside agencies.
Maintain knowledge of core competencies for working with co-occurring disorders through continuing education and apply those skills in treatment-related work.
Complete other tasks assigned by the supervisor.