Refuge Recovery Services, a faith-based IOP treatment program in St Paul, MN, is seeking qualified and motivated professionals to work in our outpatient recovery program.
Part-Time Hours - $29 - 35/ hr (Treatment - Monday - Friday)
JOB DETAILS:
- Normally scheduled hours for this position are 9am-3pm Mon - Friday.
- Our program is located in the Saint Paul area.
- As always, Refuge Recovery encourages minority and bilingual staff to apply.
Summary:
Responsible Alcohol and Drug Counselors, performing substance use disorder assessments, facilitating interdisciplinary treatment, comp assessments, and discharge plans and providing individual and group substance use disorder counseling services. The alcohol and drug counselor will have the skills to carry out the 12 core functions and all other counseling duties identified by Minnesota statute 245G.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following duties are typical for this position. Contractors may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address agency needs
- Function as a leader within a treatment team comprised of LADC, Program Director, Peer Recovery Specialists, Treatment Coordinators and other staff members, as needed
- Support other Recovery team and clients
- Maintain accurate supervision notes and training plans to ensure compliance with regulatory agency requirements
- Ensure compliance with professional training requirements for the alcohol and drug counseling staff
- Collaborate with the treatment director to ensure delivery of quality clinical services
- Demonstrate ethical leadership and sound clinical decision-making as a role-model for the clinical team
- Complete assessments and treatment plans utilizing ASAM criteria and sound clinical writing
- Facilitate intake, orientation, group activities, individual counseling and family counseling for clients in the program
- Manage an individual caseload - 7 Total
- Work closely with clients to engage them in the decision-making process and help them understand the benefits of assessment and accessing the appropriate level of care as indicated
- Collect and review referral information upon assignment of clients from the referral source and consult with others as needed to support coordination of services and scheduling of client interviews
- Coordinate with the Intake Coordinator as needed to contact clients to confirm appointment dates, times, and assessment locations
- Collect information from collateral resources to aid in determining diagnosis and need for treatment
- Work collaboratively with client's funding sources to obtain initial authorizations for reimbursement for intervention and recovery support services
- Work cooperatively with the legal system to ensure coordination of services including Court appearances when appropriate
- Complete paperwork requirements and maintain quality, up-to-date clinical records, including Outcomes Survey information and information for invoicing; enter necessary information into the electronic medical records (EMR) system
- Attend and participate in staff meetings with other staff members
- Prepare and facilitate lectures and educational materials related to Substance Use Disorder to the entire client population and family members as assigned
- Provide supervision, if qualified and requested, for interns or trainees
- Perform related duties as required
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- At the time of hiring, must be free of chemical use problems for at least the two years immediately preceding and sign a statement attesting to that fact.
- Must pass a background check through the Minnesota Department of Human Service/Office of Inspector General.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree (B. A.); or two or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 270 Classroom hours in alcohol and drug counseling curriculum
- Completion of 880 hours of alcohol and drug counseling practicum
- 1 years experience providing group and individual counseling to individuals with substance use disorder
Certificates and Licenses:
Licensed by the state of Minnesota as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Individuals may also be eligible to practice alcohol and drug counseling due to exemption from 148C requirements.
Computer Skills:
Procentive Software, Windows, Adobe
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software; Internet software and Database software.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
