Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation • Plymouth, MN

16h

About The Position

The Substance Use Disorder Counselor provides substance use disorder treatment services in accordance with Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation standards of care, policies, and procedures, and coordinates clinical services with the treatment team. The position may provide clinical coaching to students and interns to support the development of clinical competency and ethical practice. Counselors also represent the organization’s services to various audiences and communicate patient information to internal and external resources in accordance with organizational policies, confidentiality laws, and mandated reporting requirements. The posting describes Counselor 1 and Counselor 2 qualification tracks. Counselor 2 is also associated with a manageable caseload, team collaboration and peer support, and regular individual and group clinical supervision.

Requirements

• For Counselor 1: Bachelor’s degree.
• For Counselor 2: Master’s degree.
• Completed certificate or degree program in addiction counseling, or equivalent.
• Active substance use disorder certification or license in the state of employment; Minnesota requires LADC.
• Proficiency with technology and computer skills to document in an electronic health record system, attend virtual meetings, and manage Outlook email and calendars.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Complete a 30-hour Adolescent Development Course. If the individual hired does not meet this requirement, a variance must be in place before working at the Plymouth location.
• Current CPR certification or obtain it within 30 days; fully remote employees are exempt. Certification must be from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Satisfactorily pass a state- and license-specific background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services in coordination with the treatment team consistent with Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation’s Standards of Care.
• Provide clinical coaching, as assigned, to students and interns to facilitate the development of clinical competency and ethical practice.
• Provide substance use disorder treatment services to patients according to organizational standards of care, policies, and procedures.
• Represent Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation services to various audiences to promote consistent knowledge about services, processes, and participation.
• Communicate patient information to internal and external resources according to organizational policies and procedures, federal confidentiality and health information privacy requirements, and mandated reporting requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Individual weekly clinical supervision with an LCSW for clinical hours and group supervision with a multidisciplinary clinical team multiple times weekly.
• Continuing education units toward licensure or renewal at no cost.
• Reduced tuition to Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time