Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor Supervisor ***$5,000 Sign on Bonus***

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling, group counseling, case management, crisis intervention that addresses the goals established on the treatment plan.
• Document services provided in appropriate client files according to NBH policies and procedures and standards established by governing bodies.
• Develop comprehensive treatment plans that meet the individual needs of the client. Treatment plans will be completed in accordance with NBH policies and procedures and standards established by governing bodies.
• Complete and document assessments in accordance with NBH policies and procedures and standards established by governing bodies.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings and supervision meetings.
• Conduct weekly individual supervision meetings with clinicians and interns.
• Responsible for disciplinary action in response to employee problems, performance or behavior; including but not limited to, verbal, written and performance improvement plan.
• Cookordination care with outside providers such as court, Department of Corrections, and other referral sources and provide appropriate information as requested.
• Discharge duties in accordance with contracts, licensure standards, and NBH policies and procedures.
• Exhibits knowledge of core competencies in relation to working with co-occurring disorders through continuing education and implementing skills into all aspects of treatment.
• Maintain current knowledge of site and client activities.
• Plan work tasks to coincide with programming requirements.
• Available, in a friendly respectful dignified manner, to clients for questions and other assistance.
• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Highly dependable and can be counted on to work independently, having the ability to work with little direction.
• Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of program philosophy and policies and procedures, 245G requirements, house operations, including client rights and confidentiality.
• Complete intake/admission procedures, orientation of new clients and co-workers.
• Encourage clients to achieve their goals by functioning as a positive role model.
• Serve as a resource for clients through knowledge of services and opportunities in the community.
• Accurate documentation of client information in the communications log and completion of other forms.
• Clearly understanding the program mission and how his/her work integrates with and advances the goals of the program.
• Respond to Client conflict resolution, grievances, and clinician disciplinary issues.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Effectively Problem-solves By Using sound decision making skills, exhibiting good judgment and realistic understanding of issues.
• Objectively documenting client related topics in client files and communication logs.
• Being diplomatic and exhibiting sensitivity toward other staff and client’s feelings, needs, values, and opinions.
• Taking ownership when solving problems.
• Having a willingness to seek assistance in making decisions.
• Supports mission of working as a team member of Northstar Behavioral Health by: Continuously seeking out to improve by suggesting solution to operational struggles, through soliciting input from co-workers including director.
• Responding constructively to feedback with an open mind.
• Interacting, communicating, and collaborating with team members to support mission of NBH.
• Demonstrating behavior that shows he/she is striving to maintain a positive environment by role modeling appropriate language and using respectful social skills.
• Participates in staff meetings.
• Completes clerical assignments such as faxing, copying programming materials, stocking packets/forms, typing documents in Word and updating Excel spreadsheets.
• Supports staff and director in making decisions.
• Able to set boundaries with co-workers and clients.
• Laundering agency linen and miscellaneous items as needed.
• Keeps co-workers informed of all appropriate developments.

Required Skills and Experience

• Must be licensed by the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
• Must be a designated by the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor Supervisor.
• Bachelor degree.
• Must have 3 or more years providing chemical dependency counseling.
• CPR Certification or attain within 30 days.
• Must have two years of freedom from chemical use problems.
• Pass a State of Minnesota Background Check.
• Possess a current Minnesota Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to use Microsoft office programs and other computer skills.

Additional Skills and Experience

• Master degree in a human service field.
• Specialty trainings such as DBT-SUD, CBT, MI, etc.