Evening Counselor 

New Beginnings-Minnetonka

Salary: DOE 

Job purpose                                                                          

The purpose of this position is to facilitate a virtual group physically from our NB-Minnetonka location.   

Duties and responsibilities

The following duties are routine for this position.  These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

Skilled in performing the 12 core functions: Screening Intake Orientation Assessment Treatment planning Group and individual counseling Case management Crisis intervention Client education Referral Reports and recordkeeping Consultations with other professionals regarding client treatment and services Knowledge of Minnesota Matrix Six Dimension Awareness of cultural diversity and demonstration of sensitivity to various cultural norms and values. Assists clients in maintaining county or 3rd party payer mechanisms and for communicating clinical criteria to payers for appropriate services. Obtain authorization for funding. Maintain professional license. Will not admit, transfer, or discharge clients, but may be directed to follow through with the process of implementation of the above by the director or designee. Attend all staff in services and meetings. Other duties as assigned

Skills, Knowledge, and Ability

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

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

The individual must have current Minnesota State Licensure as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor meeting all requirements of Minnesota Statute 148F. Minimum 1-year experience in a chemical dependency facility or related and 2-3 years related experience required, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must know and understand the implication of parts 9530.6405 to 9530.6505 (Rule 31), and Minnesota Statutes, chapter 245A (Human Services Licensing Act-HSLA), sections 626.556 (Maltreatment of Minors Act-MOMA), 626.557 (Vulnerable Act-VAA), and 626.5572 (VAA definitions). Must document 12 hours of training in co-occurring mental health problems and chemical abuse of dependency that includes competencies related to philosophy, screening, assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, documentation, programming, medication, collaboration, mental health consultation, and discharge planning. On-going training on cultural awareness and demonstration of sensitivity to various cultural norms and values. Computer literate.

Meridian Behavioral Health provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics.#HP