Alcohol & Drug Counselor (ADC-T) - $5,000 Hiring Incentive

Duties And Responsibilities

• Counsel patients in identifying and leveraging their strengths.
• Prepare and adjust patients for a drug-free life.
• Support patients emotionally and physically through various challenges.
• Conduct regular alcohol and drug abuse counseling sessions and group sessions.
• Orient patients to treatment program operations and procedures.
• Collect and assess social, educational, economic, and vocational information.
• Develop and revise patient treatment plans, maintaining comprehensive records.
• Make appropriate referrals and perform necessary follow-ups.
• Implement new programs and advise on caseload management.
• Provide in-service training to staff and demonstrate a basic understanding of addiction.
• Assist with intake/readmission services and provide supportive follow-up counseling.
• Provide crisis intervention and inter-agency documentation.
• Cookordination care with community providers as needed.
• Attend conferences, meetings, and training programs.
• Schedule and attend regular in-service training.
• Perform OBOT services and report any work-related issues immediately.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local regulatory agency requirements.
• Adhere to accrediting agency standards.
• Participate in community and public relations activities as assigned.
• Demonstrate a commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Minimum Requirements

• Active LADC, ADC, or ADC-T in the state of MN.
• Experience in behavioral health preferred, not required.
• Must have the ability to make decisions and use proper judgment with confidential and sensitive issues.
• Must be able to deal appropriately with patient and team members in stressful or other undesirable situations and seek direction from supervisors when necessary.
• Must be able to react quickly and make effective decisions.
• Must demonstrate sufficient knowledge and understanding of human behavior to show potential for rehabilitating drug dependent patients.
• Must have knowledge of the substance abuse population, treatment planning, and the field of human social services to work toward the rehabilitation of the patient community.
• Must comply with federal and state regulations regarding certification, licensure, and degree.

Why Join BHG?

• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, holidays, and personal needs; flexible schedules with early in/early out hours, no nights, and no Sundays.
• Investment in Your Growth: Role-based training and advancement opportunities.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, life, vision, and dental insurance; tuition reimbursement and 401K plan with discretionary match.
• Recognition and Rewards: Competitive pay, quarterly bonuses, and incentives for certifications or licenses.
• Employee Perks: Exclusive discounts on various services and entertainment options; Employee Assistance Program and self-care series.

Pay

$29.00 - 32.00/hr + Bonus Potential

Schedule

5:30am - 2pm (M-F)

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, holidays, and personal needs.
• Flexible schedules with early in/early out hours, no nights, and no Sundays.
• Role-based training and advancement opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and 401K plan with discretionary match.
• Quarterly bonuses and incentives for certifications or licenses.
• Exclusive discounts on various services and entertainment options.
• Employee Assistance Program and self-care series.