Mental Health Counselor - Day shift, Full Time

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.
Shift:  Full-Time, 1st Shift

Time Off: 20 days of paid-time-off + 6 paid holidays
Health, dental, and vision insurance + HSA/FSA
Tuition reimbursement and discounted tuition at select colleges
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. 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. Mental Health Professional Specific:
Completes mental health diagnostic assessments.
Completes with patient all required documentation to support clinic standards, which may include: insurance documentation, release of information, etc.
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.
Refers patients to community mental health and substance abuse agencies as part of a comprehensive referral process to external resources and supports.
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.
Treatment planning
Awareness of cultural diversity and demonstration of sensitivity to various cultural norms and values.
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.
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.
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). 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.

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
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.

Computer skills to draft emails, memos, and reporting.
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. Drug and Alcohol Testing: subject to random and post-incident testing if in a safety-sensitive role
Travel: Up to 15% between EOSIS program locations (as needed)
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
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.