Co-Occurring Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Why You’ll Love this Co-Occurring Counselor Job! 

 
Are you passionate about helping others navigate life’s toughest challenges? As a full time Co-Occurring Counselor at EOSIS in Eagan, MN, you’ll have the unique opportunity to support individuals during one of the most vulnerable—and courageous—moments in their lives. 

 
The purpose of this position is to work in a dual capacity that provides chemical health education and therapeutic interventions to assist in patient’s recovery related to chemical health while also providing one-on-one and group therapy specifically designed for individuals with an identified mental health diagnosis. 

Pay: $89,000 - $107,000 Annually  
Shift:  Full-Time, 1st Shift  
 
Why EOSIS?  

• Time Off: 20 days of paid-time-off + 6 paid holidays 
• Insurance: Health, dental, and vision insurance + HSA/FSA 
• Education: Tuition reimbursement and discounted tuition at select colleges 
• Future Planning: 401(k) – ROTH and traditional options 
• Career Path Opportunities 
• Discount with Verizon Cell Phone Plans 
• Clinical license reimbursement available. Tuition reimbursement available for most Human Service fields.

Each day, you’ll help rebuild lives by making a real impact on people recovering from addiction and mental health challenges. With approachable leaders who listen, support, and encourage growth, you’ll experience what it means to be rising together in your career. A strong culture of care, where team members look out for one another and stand together through challenges, keeps you rooted in teamwork as you do meaningful, life-changing work.

Ready to help clients build healthy routines and find their path to lasting recovery? Join EOSIS as a full time Co-Occurring Counselor in Eagan, MN, and be a steady source of support and guidance. Apply today and make a difference where it matters most!  Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. 

Mental Health Professional Specific:  

• Completes mental health diagnostic assessments. 
• Completes with patient all intake, admission, discharge and aftercare paperwork. 
• Completes with patient all required documentation to support clinic standards, which may include: insurance documentation, release of information, etc. 
• Completes the patient psychosocial and an individual treatment plan within applicable laws and standards. 
• Identifies and assesses symptoms related to the treatment of addiction that results in clear and prompt interventions supportive of the patient. 
• Adheres to specific professional licensing standards and code of ethics. 
• Provides adult, group, and/or family counseling in a manner that respects each patent’s individual characteristics, needs, and preferences. 
• Identifies and assesses symptoms related to the treatment of mental health diagnosis(es) that results in clear and prompt interventions supportive of the patient. 
• Utilizes knowledge of mental health diagnostic methods and principles to assess patient status and acute needs. 
• Provides crisis intervention, when needed, based on proven and researched intervention approaches. 
• Develops multiple external recovery resources through collaboration with fellow counselors, investigation and awareness of external resources, and development of relationships with external resource providers that benefit each patient. 
• Provides culturally competent treatment in a manner that reflects knowledge of a range of treatment interventions and methods, and demonstrates that knowledge through documentation of those interventions and methods in the record of the patient. 
• Serves as an advocate for all patients in receiving services within the organization and outside the organization, by supporting the rights of patients and communicating information. 
• Refers patients to community mental health and substance abuse agencies as part of a comprehensive referral process to external resources and supports. 
• Utilizes behavioral contracts as one of a variety of therapeutic methods to assist patients with meeting the requirements of the program, when such an approach will benefit an individual patient’s recovery process. 
• Will not admit, transfer, or discharge patients, but may be directed to follow through with the process of implementation of the above by the director or designee. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

LADC Specific:  

• Skilled in performing the 12 core functions: 
  • Screening 
  • Intake 
  • Orientation 
  • Assessment 
  • Treatment planning 
  • Group and individual counseling 
  • Case management 
  • Crisis intervention 
  • Patient education 
  • Referral 
  • Reports and recordkeeping 
  • Consultations with other professionals regarding patient treatment and services 
• Knowledge of Minnesota Matrix Six Dimension. 
• Awareness of cultural diversity and demonstration of sensitivity to various cultural norms and values. 
• Assists patients in maintaining county or 3rd party payer mechanisms and for communicating clinical criteria to payers for appropriate services. 
• Obtain authorization for funding. 
• Will not admit, transfer, or discharge patients, but may be directed to follow through with the process of implementation of the above by the director or designee. 
• Attend all staff in services and meetings. 
• Provide treatment coordination services, including but not limited to, coordination with others involved in the client's treatment and recovery, and provision of community resources and connections to clients.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Required Skills REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  

Licensure / Certifications:  

• The individual must have current Minnesota State Licensure as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor meeting all requirements of Minnesota Statue 148F.  
• Current Minnesota State Licensure as a Current state licensure as a Psychiatric Nurse, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Psychologist (LP), 
  • License Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Or -  
  • Licensed Professional Counselor under supervision contract.  
  • Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist under supervision contract.  
  • Licensed Social Worker under supervision contract.  
  • Licensed Graduate Social Worker under supervision contract.  
  • Individual under supervision contract with completed Master’s Degree applying for direct licensure of LPCC, LMFT, LICSW or LP. 

Education:  

• Must know and understand all rules, regulations, and requirements of the assigned program. 
• Must document 12 hours of training in co-occurring mental health problems and chemical abuse of dependency that includes competencies related to philosophy, screening, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning, documentation, programming, medication, collaboration, mental health consultation, discharge planning.  
• Must document 8 hours of ongoing training in co-occurring mental health problems and chemical abuse of dependency that includes the above competencies 

Experience:  

• Minimum 1 year experience in a chemical dependency facility or related and 2-3 years related experience required, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:  

• Strong verbal skills and ability to communicate abstract concepts in a simple format. 
• Ability to communicate with a variety of people from diverse cultures, socioeconomic and educational backgrounds. 
• Strong knowledge of the 12 core functions. 
• Flexibility to meet a variety of changing priorities. 
• Computer skills to draft emails, memos, and reporting. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS  

• Minimum 1 year experience in a chemical dependency facility or related and 2-3 years related experience required, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. PRE-

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:  

• Social Security Verification: Name must match Social Security number and date of birth 
• Criminal Background Check: Nationwide, federal, state, and multi-county (up to 7 years) 
• Drug and Alcohol Testing: Must pass pre-employment screening; subject to random and post-incident testing if in a safety-sensitive role 
• Employment Verification 
• Education Verification 
• Department of Human Services clearance  
• Motor Vehicle Driving Record review if necessary 

WORKING CONDITIONS / WORKING REQUIREMENTS  
Physical Requirements:  

• Sitting: Up to 6 hours continuously 
• Walking: Frequent 
• Travel: Up to 15% between EOSIS program locations (as needed) 
• Lifting, standing, bending, squatting, reaching: Minimal 
• Stair climbing: Minimal (varies by assigned location) 
• Cleared Mantoux Screen 

Work Environment:  

• Work is performed across multiple EOSIS treatment sites or intake settings 
• Fast-paced healthcare environment with varying program structures 
• Frequent interaction with clients experiencing substance use and mental health challenges 
• Requires flexibility to support multiple programs, locations, and changing priorities 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. 

 
EOSIS (formerly Meridian Behavioral Health) is a leader in behavioral health care and addiction recovery services, with a network of addiction treatment centers in Minnesota.