Working Title: Licensed Alcohol & Drug CounselorJob Class: Clinical Program Therapist 3Agency: Human Services Dept
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 02/28/2024
Closing Date : 03/11/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Human Services
Division/Unit : Direct Care & Treatment / Community Based Services / CBS Behavioral Health Services
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift; (Generally, shifts are between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.); hours and shifts may vary depending on the needs of the program.
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes; 50% of the time traveling between sites; may be needed to transport and accompany individuals to medical appointments, community outings, recreational activities, and spiritual events as well as between programs served.
Salary Range: $30.55 - $45.02 / hourly; $63,788 - $94,001 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Telework Eligible : No
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment.Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.Applicants may be eligible for a hiring incentive of up to $2,500!This is a full-time, day shift position located primarily in Farmington, MN, but serves programs in Hennepin and Dakota counties. The hours of work are generally between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but days of work and hours may vary depending on program needs.The Behavior Health Services team is seeking a talented, mission driven, person-centered Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) to join our team and make a great difference in the lives of others. The LADC position exists to provide professional substance use assessment, treatment, and education for patients with an identified substance use disorder diagnosis and serious and persistent mental illness throughout Community Based Services residential programs. This position will work with individuals currently on commitment and who have a substance use history. In addition, the LADC will work with multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated services, but function independently, make sound decisions, and seek direction from the Behavioral Health Services Director.This position will provide services to multiple programs and requires frequent travel in the following counties: Dakota and Hennepin. When a state-owned vehicle is not available and an employee is required to use their personal automobile to conduct authorized State business, the employee will be reimbursed at the current Federal IRS mileage reimbursement rate.As a Licensed Alcohol Drug Counselor, you will provide professional independent counseling and case management for individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders in a residential program setting.Job Duties include, but are not limited to:
Conduct comprehensive assessment to identify substance use, behavioral and medical needs;
Provide a person-centered treatment plan, counseling and education;
Provide case management, referral and consultation;
Collaborate with individuals receiving supports, case management, and others identified as the individual's support team to create effective care plans;
Facilitate psychoeducation and training on substance use disorders;
Facilitate groups for individuals receiving services;
Review and update relapse prevention plans;
Participate in performance improvement and program development committees.
Current State of Minnesota Employees are not eligible for the hiring incentive.Minimum Qualifications
Possess and maintain a valid Minnesota driver's license.
To qualify as a Licensed Drug & Alcohol Counselor - Clinical Program Therapist 3, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Be licensed by the State of Minnesota as an Alcohol & Drug Counselor;
AND
Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or behavior analysis; eligible candidates also may have a bachelor’s degree in human services or a related behavioral health field and must have completed substantial behavioral health coursework such as: individual or group counseling, clinical interviewing, clinical assessment, crisis intervention, or similar behavioral health courses.
ANDThree (3) years of post-bachelor’s degree experience providing behavioral health clinical services including at least 4 of the 6 activities listed below:
Delivering individual or group therapy, psychoeducation, and interventions
Providing case coordination among multidisciplinary team members
Conducting comprehensive assessments
Leading development of treatment/support plans as required by program licensure
Planning discharge/transition and/or aftercare
Providing behavioral health diagnosis
ORMaster’s degree in one of the above degree programs or marriage and family therapy or other counseling field;ANDOne year of post-master’s degree providing clinical experience as described above.Preferred Qualifications
Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Master’s degree in behavior analysis, psychology, social work, counseling or related behavioral or social science program.
Experience:
Providing direct support services.
Working with and being part of an interdisciplinary team.
Using Person-Centered Tools.
Working with individuals on commitment.
Knowledge of:
Behavioral health and disability services and support resources.
Social service funding, case management, and rules/laws governing services to persons with developmental or intellectual disabilities, mental illnesses, brain injury, and/or substance use disorders.
Working knowledge of licensing requirements.
Creative presentation skills and public speaking skills to effectively train adult learners.
Additional RequirementsTo facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that you clearly describe your experience in the areas listed above.REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMinnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.