On-call (Float) Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation • Maple Grove, MN

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About The Position

The On-call (Float) Substance Use Disorder Counselor provides substance use disorder treatment services in coordination with the treatment team and in accordance with Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation’s standards of care, policies, and procedures. The role may include representing the Foundation’s services to varied audiences, communicating patient information to internal and external resources in compliance with applicable confidentiality, privacy, and mandated reporting requirements, and providing clinical coaching to students and interns when assigned.

The posting describes qualifications for Substance Use Disorder Counselor 1 and Counselor 2. Counselor 1 requires a bachelor’s degree and completed addiction counseling certificate or degree program (or equivalent); Counselor 2 requires a master’s degree as well as a bachelor’s degree and completed addiction counseling program (or equivalent). Both require an active state substance use disorder certification or license, technology skills, age 18 or older, CPR certification (or obtaining it within 30 days), and satisfactory completion of a state- or license-specific background check.

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is a nonprofit addiction recovery organization with more than 1,600 employees and 17 treatment sites. It describes its approach as an ecosystem spanning prevention, education, research, advocacy, and treatment, and emphasizes evidence-based practices, employee development, diversity, and inclusion.

Requirements

• For Substance Use Disorder Counselor 1: bachelor’s degree.
• For Substance Use Disorder Counselor 2: master’s degree and bachelor’s degree.
• Completed certificate or degree program in addiction counseling, or equivalent.
• Active substance use disorder certification or license in the state where the employee will work; Minnesota examples listed: 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 18 years of age.
• Current CPR certification, or ability to obtain it within 30 days; certification must be from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Must satisfactorily pass a state- or license-specific background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide substance use disorder treatment services to patients according to Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation standards of care, policies, and procedures.
• Provide clinical services in coordination with the treatment team.
• Represent Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation services to various audiences to promote consistent understanding of its services, processes, and participation.
• Communicate patient information to internal and external resources in accordance with Foundation policies and procedures, federal confidentiality and privacy requirements, and mandated reporting requirements.
• Provide clinical coaching to students and interns when assigned, supporting development of clinical competency and ethical practice.

Benefits

• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Weekly individual clinical supervision with an LCSW for clinical hours and group supervision with a multidisciplinary clinical team, as described in the posting.
• Continuing education units toward licensure or renewal at no cost.
• Reduced tuition to Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies.
• Leadership-supported DEI initiatives.
• Manageable caseload, team collaboration, and peer support.

What This Job Offers

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