Addiction Counselor

St. Cloud Hospital•Saint Cloud, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Find your purpose at CentraCare as an Addiction Counselor at St. Cloud Hospital. In this role, you will provide assessments, counseling, and care coordination for patients experiencing substance use disorders while collaborating with an interdisciplinary treatment team to support recovery and long-term wellness. Position Responsibilities Facilitate psychosocial and chemical dependency assessments. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and therapeutic interventions. Provides clinical interventions to include individual, couples, family, and group education to inpatients/outpatients ages 12 years to geriatric (depending on site) Coordinate discharge planning and community resource referrals. Provide case management and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members. Serve as a liaison between treatment teams and referral or consulting resources. Provide consultative services to other behavioral health sites, including Telehealth assessments as needed. Support patient safety practices and Family Centered Care principles.

Requirements

One of the following is required: Graduate-level Chemical Dependency Certificate or Master’s degree in Chemical Dependency Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field OR Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Dependency Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field
Internship in chemical dependency counseling (Bachelor’s or Master’s level).
Minimum of 2 years of experience required to be considered for hospital-based consultation work.
Knowledge of laws related to commitment, confidentiality, vulnerable adults, child protection, and patient rights.
Knowledge of counseling techniques and strong communication skills.
Understanding of Minnesota resources for inpatient, outpatient, and supportive care related to mental illness and chemical dependency.
Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LADC) in the State of Minnesota – Required upon hire
Staff with direct client contact must have been free of substance use problems for at least two years prior to hire and must attest to this requirement.
Successful compliance with Minnesota Law, Chapter 372, relating to sexual exploitation of patients by psychotherapy providers.

Responsibilities

Facilitate psychosocial and chemical dependency assessments.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and therapeutic interventions.
Provides clinical interventions to include individual, couples, family, and group education to inpatients/outpatients ages 12 years to geriatric (depending on site)
Coordinate discharge planning and community resource referrals.
Provide case management and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members.
Serve as a liaison between treatment teams and referral or consulting resources.
Provide consultative services to other behavioral health sites, including Telehealth assessments as needed.
Support patient safety practices and Family Centered Care principles.