2 – OUTPATIENT COUNSELORS - CHEMICAL HEALTH PROGRAMS

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

2 – OUTPATIENT COUNSELORS

CHEMICAL HEALTH PROGRAMS

OPEN: June 18, 2014

CLOSING: July 18, 2014 @ 3:00 p.m.

Primary Function:

Counsels and assist clients in the development of treatment plans and reaching goals. Full-time position with benefits, salary $9.50 hrly w/.50 increase after successful completion of 90-day probationary period; reports to the Supervisor of Red Lake Outpatient Program.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties:

• Assist clients in the development of treatment plans, goals and make periodic revisions when necessary.

• Conduct client intake, assist in the orientation of all new clients.

• Maintain an active caseload and update current client files; responsible for recording and reporting all encounters with clients.

• Conduct lectures, individual, group and family counseling sessions on scheduled days.

• Must be able to report on required forms for funding agencies.

• Respond to referrals made by other social services agencies.

• Inform court advocate of all court referrals.

• Demonstrate the use of visual aides' equipment when needed.

• Make proper referrals for the best interest of the client; provide information and referrals to clients when necessary.

• Attend all training and workshops as scheduled.

• Conduct Rule 25 Assessments.

• Be on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

• Maintain strict confidentiality of all clients at all times pursuant to 42 US Code Section 290 dd-2.

• Refrain from mood-altering chemicals.

• Submit to mandatory alcohol & drug testing.

• Requests and/or changes in daily job duties will need supervisor's approval.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must have at least one (1) years sobriety;

• Must be a High School diploma or GED.

• Have knowledge of 12 – step AA Program.

• Must have valid driver's license and auto insurance.

• At least one (1) year counseling experience.

• Must be a certified Rule 25 Assessor.

• Must have knowledge of DAANES forms.

• Employment contingent upon successfully passing Pre-Employment Drug/Alcohol Test and Background Check.

To Apply: Chemical Health Applications only (Resumes w/application) available and accepted at Human Resources Department – P.O. Box 546, Red Lake, MN 56671 – (218) 679-1847. Applications are also available at Chemical Health Programs – (218) 679-3995.