Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Essentia HealthBrainerd, MN
$27 - $40Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for performing chemical dependency evaluations, participating in contributing to interdisciplinary treatment and discharge plans and providing individual and group chemical dependency counseling services. The chemical dependency counselor works with clients age 18 through geriatric. The counselor will have skills to carry out the core functions identified by Minnesota Statutes Chapter 148C regarding alcohol and drug counselor licensure (see addendum).

Requirements

  • Free of chemical use problems for at least two years immediately preceding hiring and must sign a statement attesting to that fact.
  • Documentation of completion of a two-year chemical dependency treatment training program
  • Possesses Minnesota Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) credential or Alcohol and Drug Counselor-Trainee (ADC-T)

Nice To Haves

  • Graduate with degree in counseling with emphasis in alcohol and drug counseling preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Performing chemical dependency evaluations
  • Participating in and contributing to interdisciplinary treatment and discharge plans
  • Providing individual and group chemical dependency counseling services

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Supplemental options
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions
  • Training
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Educational programs
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Generous time off
  • Wellness resources
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