Download Outpatient Chemical Dependency Counselor

Outpatient Chemical Dependency Counselor
Purpose:
To provide chemical dependency assessment and counseling services to adults and their
families in an outpatient mental health setting and to consult with mental health professionals
regarding treatment priorities and options. Position is responsible for gathering data, completing
assessments and making recommendations regarding appropriate interventions as part of a
multi-disciplinary team.
Examples of Work Performed:
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Assess client chemical use and impairment level by using appropriate chemical health
assessment tools
Make recommendations for treatment by reviewing case histories and assessing the client’s
current condition
Provide information to clients and families on treatment programs and chemical dependency
issues by meeting with them on an individual basis
Coordinate treatment with psychiatry, primary mental health therapist and other
agencies/individuals as appropriate
Minimum Qualifications:
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Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) in the State of Minnesota
Three years of experience in chemical dependency field
Knowledge of symptomatic clues and patterns of chemical dependency for diagnostic
assessment
Knowledge of processes of chemical dependency as they are related to clients and families
Knowledge of approaches to treatment of chemical dependencies
Knowledge of legal, ethical and confidentiality rules and processes as they apply to
chemically dependent individuals
Ability to establish a rehabilitative relationship with chemically dependent individuals and
their families
Ability to write reports, letters and memoranda
Must have successfully completed a background study in accordance with Minnesota Rule
11.
Preferred Candidate:
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Experience working with mental health professionals in an outpatient setting
Ability to use interpersonal communication principles and techniques in interactions with
minority and other populations
Spanish language fluency
Hours: This is a half-time benefits eligible position.
Reports to: The Executive Medical Director
The Clinic:
Hamm Clinic represents a unique community outpatient mental health environment. All patients
are enrolled in outpatient psychotherapy; some are in concurrent in-house medication
management. The Clinic does not commonly provide medication-only management. Hamm has
a respected teaching program for residents, interns and fellows who manage their own client
panels under staff supervision. Hamm Clinic has a multidisciplinary staff that works together in
treatment teams, supervisory relationships, and consultative relationships. Hamm Clinic is able
to provide sliding-fee service to many clients who otherwise would have restricted access to
care.