Therapist

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The counselor is responsible for coordinating and providing individualized case management, group therapy, and bio-psychosocial assessment. Services include group and family counseling for clients within the facility. He/she demonstrates expertise in case management, development of patient resources, vocational counseling, discharge/continuing care planning, and placement of patients. The therapist has the primary responsibility of maintaining communication with the referral source and other service providers as needed. He/she functions under the guidance of their licensure, registration, and/or certification; in accordance with the regulations, rules, and requirements of the State of Minnesota and the Federal government; and accrediting organizations. We strive to ensure that all our clients receive the most comprehensive care to address the issues that may impede their recovery.

• Assists in developing chemical abuse and dependency aspects of treatment plans and updates in collaboration with other treatment members

• Assists the clients in developing measurable chemical dependency related discharge goals and objectives

• Shares pertinent information with authorized personnel as obtained from clients or family throughout the program

• Provides liaison services between patient and family, significant others, referral sources, and other service agencies

• Updates treatment plans at least weekly

Two years of supervised clinical experience with a broad range of presenting problems and therapies, including cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused brief therapy.

*Familiarity and competence with providing diagnostic assessments.

*Knowledge of the values, principles, and methodologies in the treatment of mental illness.

*Ability to integrate social, medical, and psycholotherapeautic data in order to form a treatment plan and provide appropriate interventions.

*Background in adult services.

*Experience/training in pain management techniques

*Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, co-workers, and other organizations.

*Sensitivity and competence of cross-cultural issues.

*Ability to work within a dynamic and continuously changing healthcare environment.

*Excellent problem identification, problem solving, and follow-through skills.

*Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

*Excellent organization skills and ability to prioritize workload.

*Basic computer skills.

*Position-specific qualifications are attached when appropriate.

Licensure/Registration/Certification

License to practice independently as a mental health professional in Minnesota:

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)

Alcohol and Drug Counselor Temporary License (ADC-T)

*Ability to supervise preferred

Counselors provide a broad range of behavioral health services to patients with primary behavioral health problems. This person will provide mental health assessments and psychotherapeutic treatment, establish treatment plans that may include coordination with other professional services, provides consultation and education about behavioral health issues and treatment, and performs other duties as assigned. This person will work with women over the age of 18.

Job Type: Full-time