Counselor - mental health - probation

At Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge, every role matters in helping people overcome addiction and find a new path forward. In addition, counselors provide essential services to support achievement of effective personal development by working with clients individually or in group settings to identify and resolve issues including substance use, mental health, personal and/or emotional challenges, including family issues.

Complete a comprehensive assessment and an assessment summary of the client’s problematic chemical use within five calendar days after service initiation, utilizing ASAM criteria.

Provide case management/file documentation for individual caseload, noting all treatment related activities and services in an accurate, professional, and timely manner including assessment of chemical use and mental health problems.

Create and monitor individualized treatment plans, provide group therapy and individual counseling services to individuals with co‑occurring chemical use and mental health problems.

Facilitate groups regarding the disease of addiction and the recovery process consistent with maintaining good mental health.

Initiate and maintain ongoing communication with client referrals, probation, and social service agencies, etc.

Complete continuing education courses in current treatment concepts and methods as required by the state of Minnesota to maintain alcohol and drug counselor license.

Must be comfortable working with people with life‑controlling challenges, including mental health and addiction.

Must be able to meet specific requirements for licensure outlined in Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health & Therapy. Able to stand and walk frequently during shift.

Able to climb up and down multiple flights of stairs several times during a regular shift.

Target Compensation (Negotiable based on Qualifications)

We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool in order to successfully meet our mission of helping every Minnesotan find help and healing from addiction.

Mn Adult & Teen Challenge is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any category protected by federal, state or applicable laws.

Ability to Make an Impact Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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