Withdrawal Management Assessor

MnTC•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge is hiring a Withdrawal Management Assessor to support patients at the beginning of their recovery. The assessor conducts substance use disorder screenings and comprehensive assessments, helps develop stabilization and discharge plans, and recommends an appropriate next level of care, including MnTC’s 245G program or another suitable option. The role works with nursing staff, medical providers, counselors, program leadership, referral sources, and community organizations to coordinate safe, timely, person-centered transitions. This is a full-time weekend role covering Saturday and Sunday, plus two weekdays selected by the employee. MnTC prefers 10-hour shifts, resulting in a four-day workweek, and is also open to 8-hour shifts. The assessor provides trauma-informed, culturally responsive care, facilitates recovery-focused groups and activities, maintains timely clinical and regulatory documentation, and follows applicable Minnesota statutes, DHS requirements, licensing standards, payer requirements, and MnTC policies. Medical stability and transfer decisions remain with nursing and medical staff.

Requirements

Current Minnesota Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) license, with the ability to meet Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy requirements and maintain continuing education.
Bachelor’s degree.
At least 1 year of experience conducting substance use disorder assessments and making level-of-care recommendations.
At least 1 year of freedom from problematic substance use.
Comfort and compassion working with people facing life-controlling challenges, including mental health concerns and addiction.
Strong organization, attention to detail, and time management.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, staff, and leadership.
Ability to meet staffing requirements under Minnesota Statutes 245F.15 and 245G.11.
Successful completion of a Minnesota DHS background study and ongoing eligibility for all applicable clearances.
Completion of required training before providing direct care, including 245F orientation and training on patient rights, confidentiality, mandated reporting, professional boundaries, and protective procedures.
Ability to stand and walk frequently throughout the shift, climb multiple flights of stairs several times per shift, lift up to 15 pounds, and respond promptly to medical or behavioral emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Experience in withdrawal management.

Responsibilities

Screen patients at admission and complete comprehensive substance use disorder assessments and summaries before medically stable discharge and within 72 hours of admission, as required by Minn. Stat. 245F.06.
Gather patient history and collateral information with appropriate consent.
Make clinical, referral, and level-of-care recommendations within credentials and scope of practice.
Engage patients using trauma-informed, culturally responsive, person-centered care and explain program expectations, services, and next steps.
Plan and lead recovery-focused groups, educational sessions, and structured activities.
Coordinate referrals and transitions to the next level of care and communicate with county workers, probation and parole officers, treatment providers, and other authorized partners.
Collaborate with the care team through clinical consultations, interdisciplinary discussions, and staff meetings.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation, including assessments, progress notes, group records, individualized plans, referrals, authorizations, and DAANES admission and discharge reporting.
Help maintain a welcoming, organized, therapeutic environment that supports patient safety, stabilization, and recovery.
Protect patient confidentiality and report safety concerns, suspected abuse or neglect, incidents, and regulatory concerns within required timelines.
Admit or discharge patients when designated under MnTC’s 245F policies; medical stability and transfer decisions remain with nursing and medical staff.
Participate in training, supervision, quality assurance, audits, and incident reviews, and seek consultation when a situation exceeds the role or the assessor’s competence.
Follow Minnesota Statutes Chapters 245F, 245G, and 245I when applicable, DHS requirements, professional licensing standards, payer requirements, and MnTC policies.