ADC Assessor

Northstar Behavioral Health Network•Maplewood, MN

7d•$60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Northstar Behavioral Health Network provides treatment for people with substance use disorders, particularly opioid and stimulant use disorders, as well as Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS). The ADC Assessor provides comprehensive assessments for clients being admitted and for people placed with Northstar Behavioral Health by a placing authority. The role documents assessments and other services in accordance with organizational policies and procedures and standards established by governing bodies, and shares assessment outcomes with referral sources such as courts and the Department of Corrections. The assessor works cooperatively with outside agencies and applies knowledge of co-occurring disorders in treatment-related work. Northstar describes its culture as supportive, collaborative, community-minded, and focused on staff growth.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive assessments for clients being admitted and/or before admission for people placed with Northstar Behavioral Health by a placing authority.
Document services provided in weekly notes, individual notes, and/or information notes.
Complete documentation according to Northstar Behavioral Health policies and procedures and standards established by governing bodies.
Document case activity notes and important information.
Complete and document assessments in accordance with Northstar Behavioral Health policies and procedures and standards established by governing bodies.
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 related to working with co-occurring disorders through continuing education and implement those skills in treatment-related work.
Complete other tasks as assigned by the assigned supervisor.