Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor I

Mayo Clinic • Fairmont, MN

1d • $28 - $42

About The Position

The Counselor provides patients and their families with accurate diagnosis, appropriate assessment, therapy, counseling, and assistance. The role involves maintaining positive relationships with patients, their families, medical staff, other personnel within the medical complex, and outside organizations; protecting the confidentiality of patient information; and establishing effective working relationships with other treatment team members. The Counselor is also responsible for accurate documentation in progress notes and treatment plans.

This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship; Mayo Clinic will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school or educational program.
• Knowledge of substance use disorder and 12 Step recovery philosophies.
• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) in the State of Minnesota.
• Fountain Centers staff must be able to complete and pass BLS and First Aid training within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing counseling services to patients.
• Counselors providing adolescent services and family counselors must meet training requirements; training will be provided if needed.
• A current driver's license is required for Fountain Centers, but not for Mayo Clinic Rochester.

Responsibilities

• Provide patients and their families with accurate diagnosis, appropriate assessment, therapy, counseling, and assistance.
• Maintain good relationships with patients, patients' families, medical staff, other personnel within the medical complex, and outside organizations.
• Maintain the confidentiality of patient information.
• Establish effective working relationships with other treatment team members.
• Accurately document progress notes and treatment plans.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Affordable vision plan with a national network.
• HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level