Why You’ll Love this Alcohol & Drug Counselor Trainee Job!
Are you passionate about helping others navigate life’s toughest challenges? As a full time Alcohol & Drug Counselor Trainee at EOSIS in Saint Paul, MN, you’ll have the unique opportunity to support individuals during one of the most vulnerable—and courageous—moments in their lives.
Under the supervision of a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, this position is responsible for providing chemical health education and therapeutic interventions to assist client’s recovery relating to chemical health.
Pay: $55,994-$62,120 annually
Shift: Full-Time, 1st Shift
Location: Tapestry/Latitudes, 135 E Colorado St, St Paul, MN 55107
Insurance: Health, dental, and vision insurance + HSA/FSA, with life and disability benefits for full-time employees.
Why EOSIS?
-
Time Off: 20 days of paid-time-off + 6 paid holidays
-
Insurance: Health, dental, and vision insurance + HSA/FSA, with life and disability benefits for full-time employees.
-
Education: Tuition reimbursement and discounted tuition at select colleges
-
Future Planning: 401(k) – ROTH and traditional options
-
Career Path Opportunities
-
Discount with Verizon Cell Phone Plans
-
Clinical license reimbursement available. Tuition reimbursement available for most Human Service fields.
Each day, you’ll help rebuild lives by making a real impact on people recovering from addiction and mental health challenges. With approachable leaders who listen, support, and encourage growth, you’ll experience what it means to be rising together in your career. A strong culture of care, where team members look out for one another and stand together through challenges, keeps you rooted in teamwork as you do meaningful, life-changing work.
Ready to help clients build healthy routines and find their path to lasting recovery? Join EOSIS EOSIS Latitudes at Tapestry as a full time Alcohol & Drug Counselor Trainee in Saint Paul, MN, and be a steady source of support and guidance. Apply today and make a difference where it matters most!
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
-
The individual will have a Temporary Permit issued by the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy to practice alcohol and drug counseling to an individual prior to being licensed meeting the requirement of 148F.035.
-
On-going training on of cultural awareness and demonstration of sensitivity to various cultural norms and values.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
-
Must know and understand all rules, regulations, and requirements of the assigned program.
-
Computer literate.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
-
Strong verbal skills and ability to communicate abstract concepts in a simple format
-
Ability to communicate with a variety of people from diverse cultures, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds.
-
Flexibility to meet a variety of changing priorities
-
Computer skills to draft emails, memos and reports
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
-
Social Security Verification: Name must match Social Security number and date of birth
-
Criminal Background Check: Nationwide, federal, state, and multi-county (up to 7 years)
-
Drug and Alcohol Testing: Must pass pre-employment screening; subject to random and post-incident testing if in a safety-sensitive role
-
Employment Verification
-
Education Verification
-
Department of Human Services clearance
-
Motor Vehicle Driving Record review if necessary
WORKING CONDITIONS / WORKING REQUIREMENTS
Physical Requirements:
-
Sitting: Up to 6 hours continuously
-
Heavy Data Entry on computer
-
Walking: Frequent
-
Travel: Up to 15% between EOSIS program locations (as needed)
-
Lifting, standing, bending, squatting, reaching: Minimal
-
Cleared Mantoux Screen
Work Environment:
-
Work is performed across multiple EOSIS treatment sites or intake settings
-
Fast-paced healthcare environment with varying program structures
-
Frequent interaction with clients experiencing substance use and mental health challenges
-
Requires flexibility to support multiple programs, locations, and changing priorities
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
EOSIS (formerly Meridian Behavioral Health) is a leader in behavioral health care and addiction recovery services, with a network of addiction treatment centers in Minnesota.
