Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor I

Mayo Clinic • Fairmont, MN

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About The Position

The Counselor provides patients and their families with accurate diagnosis, appropriate assessment, therapy, counseling, and assistance. The role involves maintaining effective relationships with patients, their families, medical staff, other personnel within the medical complex, and outside organizations. The Counselor maintains confidentiality of patient information, works effectively with other treatment team members, and documents progress notes and treatment plans accurately. This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship; visas will not be sponsored or transferred.

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.
• Fountain Centers staff must have a current driver’s license.
• 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 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 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