Addiction Counselor | Adult Addiction Services

CentraCare is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Addition Counselor to join our Adult Addiction Services team. Our teams are committed to helping individuals regain hope and heal from substance use disorders.

The Adult Addiction Services Counselor will serve as a key member of an interdisciplinary treatment team and will ultimately be responsible for coordinated case management of assigned clients. The Addiction Counselor will act as a liaison between the treatment team and consulting and referral resource personnel.

Position Responsibilities:

• Facilitate psychosocial assessments and contribute to the development of patient care plans
• Provide clinical interventions including individual, couples, family and group for inpatients/outpatients
• Coordinate discharge planning in partnership with patients and their families

Schedule:

• Full-time | 80 hours every two weeks | Midsota Adult Addiction Services
• Monday – Friday | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Pay and Benefits:

• Starting pay begins at $56,693.51 per year; exact wage determined by years of related experience.
• Salary range: of $56,693.51 - $85,018.35
  • Salary and salary range of $56,693.51 - $85,018.35 per year are based on a 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period), reduced FTE will result in a prorated offer rate
• Full time benefits: medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more!

Qualifications:

• Graduate-level Chemical Dependency Certificate or Master’s Degree in chemical dependency counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or other related field (with an internship in chemical dependency) or
• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Dependency Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or other related field (with an internship in chemical dependency) or
• High School Diploma or GED graduate plus counselor training program for chemical dependency including internship in primary treatment setting required
• State of Minnesota LADC (Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor) license required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience to be considered for hospital-based consultation work
• Need to be familiar with laws regarding commitment, confidentiality, vulnerable adult, child protection, and patient’s rights

• Knowledge and skill in counseling and communication and knowledge about resources for inpatient/outpatient and supportive care and public policy regarding MI/CD in Minnesota

  
  CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.