Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor I

Mayo Clinic • Faribault, MN

6d

About The Position

The Counselor provides patients and their families with accurate diagnoses, appropriate assessments, therapy, counseling, and assistance. The role maintains positive relationships with patients, their families, medical staff, other personnel within the medical complex, and outside organizations. The Counselor protects the confidentiality of patient information, works effectively with other treatment team members, and accurately documents progress notes and treatment plans.

This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship; visas will not be sponsored or transferred 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) license in the State of Minnesota.
• For Fountain Centers staff: current driver’s license.
• For Fountain Centers staff: 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 patients and their families with accurate diagnoses and appropriate assessments, therapy, counseling, and assistance.
• Maintain good relationships with patients, patients’ families, medical staff, other personnel within the medical complex, and outside organizations.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Establish an effective working relationship with other treatment team members.
• Accurately document progress notes and treatment plans.

What This Job Offers

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