Adolescent LADC Counselor

Adolescent LADC Counselor

Full-Time Non-Exempt

Weekdays 8 : 30 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m.

Post Date : 06 / 12 / 2024

Open Until Filled

Indian Health Board of Minneapolis is a Federally Qualified Health Care Center and community clinic providing access to quality health care and wellness services.

We believe the best care happens when we listen and work together. While promoting and preserving our urban American Indian and Alaska Native traditions and identity, we embrace all people seeking patient-centered, culturally sensitive health care and wellness services.

At Indian Health Board we believe Good Relationships are supported by three interrelated values : Respect for culture - preserving and promoting our American Indian and Alaska Native heritage and identity while embracing all other cultures with acceptance and compassion;

Excellence - seeking excellence in all our services, business practices, and community partnerships; Leadership - promoting ethical leadership based on collaboration and mutual respect.

We offer :

• Platinum benefits package available for employees working 30 hours per week or more : Health, Dental, Vision, FSA
• Company paid long term and life insurance
• Generous paid time-off
• Retirement savings plan with employer match

Our mission statement :

To ensure access to quality health care services for American Indians and other peoples and to promote health education and wellness."

Respect for Culture Excellence Leadership-

If our beliefs resonate with you, we want you, and encourage you to apply at IHB.

Job Summary

The Outpatient Adolescent Alcohol and Drug Counselor is responsible for providing ongoing assessment and treatment planning for adolescent clients, facilitating individual and group counseling sessions, and conducting educational sessions.

Adhering to MN State Statutes, including Rule 245G, this role ensures comprehensive care and support tailored to each adolescent's needs.

Essential Functions

• Conduct Comprehensive Assessments and Surveys for adolescent clients.
• Develop Initial Services Plans for all clients.
• Maintain regular communication with referents to provide progress updates and consultation for continuing care planning.
• Assess and develop Individual Abuse Prevention Plans for vulnerable clients as per Program Abuse Prevention Plan criteria.
• Create individualized treatment plans with specific goals and interventions for each client.
• Document client progress according to center policies.
• Collaborate with the Outpatient Clinic Director and Mental Health Professionals on client treatment and progress.
• Conduct group counseling and education sessions.
• Assist clients in developing and implementing personalized continuing care plans, including coordinating with external services.
• Provide resources and support to family members and friends for sober living during and post-treatment.
• Coordinate with the school system to address academic needs.
• Participate in professional development activities related to substance use disorders and Co-Occurring Disorders.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Licensure by the State of Minnesota for Alcohol and Drug Counselor in good standing OR Temporary Permit through the State of Minnesota in good standing.
• Additional 30 hours of classroom instruction or equivalent in adolescent development.
• At least 150 hours of supervised experience as an adolescent counselor.
• Understanding of MN State Statutes including Chapter 245G, Chapter 245A, and related sections.

Physical Demands

The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities;

recurring lifting more than 50 pounds. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities such as above-average agility and dexterity.

The work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations requiring a range of safety and other precautions.

HIPAA

IHB makes reasonable efforts to limit access to and use of protected health information (PHI) by employees to the minimum necessary performance of assigned duties as outlines in job descriptions.

This position is access restricted to PHI needed to carry out health care operations.