Remote counsellor-part time and full-time

Job Status: Part Time or Full Time
Job Location: On site at the 245G treatment program

About RWC: At Roots Wellness Center we treat co-occurring disorders through the lens of social justice. Come and work for a company that is at the forefront of social justice, with a commitment to addressing racial and socioeconomic disparities in behavioral healthcare. We are on a mission to provide marginalized individuals and families with excellent clinical care and close the gap within marginalized communities.
The LADC position will support anti-oppressive/anti-racist practice, and trauma-responsive practice in all aspects of their interactions with staff, community, and company stakeholders through their administrative and operations support of program staff working on site and in community to address socioeconomic and health disparity. Comfort and proven experience and interest in working with staff with a range of identities including age, developmental and acquired disabilities, religion, spirituality, ethnicity, race, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, relationship structure, indigenous heritage, national origin, immigration status, and gender is required.
Complete assessments and treatment plans utilizing ASAM criteria and sound clinical writing
Facilitate 5-6 groups per week for part-time, 9-10 groups per week for full-time
Manage an individual caseload not to exceed 7 clients for part-time, 14 clients for full-time
Work closely with clients to engage them in the decision-making process and help them understand the benefits of assessment and accessing the appropriate level of care as indicated
Coordinate with other providers to ensure comprehensive care and document accordingly
Advocate for participants within systems to ensure equitable and quality care
Work collaboratively with client's funding sources to obtain initial authorizations for reimbursement for intervention and recovery support services
Complete paperwork requirements and maintain quality, up-to-date clinical records, including Outcomes Survey information and information for invoicing; enter necessary information into the electronic medical records (EMR) system
Bachelor's degree in alcohol and drug counseling

• Complete continuing education courses in current treatment concepts and methods as required by the State of Minnesota to maintain an active LADC licensure status.
• Attend in-house training and staff meetings.
• Presentation and training skills.
• Engage and support cross-training opportunities in relation to professional growth and agency needs.
• The LADC role operates in a hybrid environment, including on-site work at Roots Wellness Center, community locations, and occasionally remote settings. Workspaces include office areas for administrative and counseling tasks, group therapy rooms for facilitating sessions, and other environments such as courtrooms or legal offices when coordinating with the legal system.

It requires interdisciplinary collaboration with staff, interns, and external stakeholders, balancing individual and group counseling, administrative duties, and training responsibilities. The culture fosters social justice, cultural humility, and professional growth while addressing racial and socioeconomic disparities in behavioral healthcare.