Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor I
About The Position
The Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor I provides patients and their families with accurate diagnosis, appropriate assessment, therapy, counseling, and assistance. The counselor maintains effective relationships with patients, families, medical staff, other treatment team members, personnel within the medical complex, and relevant outside organizations. The position requires maintaining confidentiality of patient information and accurately documenting progress notes and treatment plans. A Minnesota Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) license is required. A current driver’s license is required for Fountain Centers staff but not for Mayo Clinic Rochester staff. Fountain Centers staff must complete and pass BLS and First Aid training within 90 days of hire. This vacancy is not eligible for visa sponsorship or transfer.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school or educational program.
- Minnesota Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) license.
- Knowledge of substance use disorder and 12 Step recovery philosophies.
- Fountain Centers staff must have a current driver’s license; Mayo Clinic Rochester staff do not need one.
- Fountain Centers staff must complete and pass BLS and First Aid training within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Experience providing counseling services to patients is preferred.
- Counselors providing adolescent services and family counselors must meet training requirements; training will be provided if needed.
Responsibilities
- Provide accurate diagnosis and appropriate assessment, therapy, counseling, and assistance to patients and their families.
- Maintain effective relationships with patients, patients’ families, medical staff, other treatment team members, personnel within the medical complex, and outside organizations.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
- Document progress notes and treatment plans accurately.
Benefits
- Medical plan options.
- Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision plan with a national network.
- HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Competitive retirement package.
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
