EVENING COUNSELOR – RED LAKE OUT PATIENT PROGRAM - CHEMICAL HEALTH PROGRAMS

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

EVENING COUNSELOR – RED LAKE OUT PATIENT PROGRAM

CHEMICAL HEALTH PROGRAMS

Opening: February 16, 2018

Closing: March 9, 2018 @ 3:00 p.m.

Primary Function:

Counsels and assist clients in the development of treatment plans and reaching goals. Reports to the Supervisor of Red Lake Outpatient Program. Salary: DOQ Full-time with Benefits.

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

• 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:

• GED/High School Diploma

• One (1) year counseling experience

• Have knowledge of 12–Step AA Program

• One (1) year of sobriety

• Valid driver's license and auto insurance

• 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: Applications and copies of certificates/diplomas accepted at the Government Center Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 546, Red Lake, MN 56671-Phone (218) 679-1847.