ADC-T

Job Description

Job Description

Why You’ll Love this Alcohol and Drug Counselor Trainee Job! 

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

Under the supervision of a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, this position is responsible for providing chemical health education and therapeutic interventions to assist client’s recovery relating to mental health 

Pay: $29.00 - $33.00 Hourly
Shift:  Full-Time 
Location: Minnetonka, MN

Insurance : Health, dental, and vision insurance + HSA/FSA, with life and disability benefits for full-time employees.

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 

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 Alcohol and Drug Counselor Trainee in Minnetonka, 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. 

• Learning and perfecting skills the 12 core functions: 

  • Screening 

  • Intake 

  • Orientation 

  • Assessment 

  • Treatment planning 

  • Group and individual counseling 

  • Case management 

  • Crisis intervention 

  • Client education 

  • Referral 

  • Reports and recordkeeping 

  • Consultations with other professionals regarding client treatment and services 

• Knowledge of Minnesota Matrix Six Dimension 

• Assists clients in maintaining county or 3rd party payer mechanisms and for communicating clinical criteria to payers for appropriate services. 

• Obtain authorization for funding. 

• Maintain Temporary license. 

• The ADC-T may not admit, transfer, or discharge clients, except under the direction and supervision of their supervisor. They may be directed to follow through with the process of implementation of the above by the director or designee, which will then be reviewed and signed off. 

• 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  

Education:  

• The individual will have a Temporary Permit issued by the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy to practice alcohol and drug counseling to an individual prior to being licensed meeting the requirement of 148F.035. 

• On-going training on of cultural awareness and demonstration of sensitivity to various cultural norms and values. 

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:  

• Must know and understand all rules, regulations, and requirements of the assigned program. 

• Computer literate. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS  

• 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. 

• Flexibility to meet a variety of changing priorities 

• Computer skills to draft emails, memos and reports 

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 

• Heavy Data Entry on computer 

• Walking: Frequent 

• Travel: Up to 15% between EOSIS program locations (as needed)