Counselor (LADC/ADC-T)

Location: Pine City, MN

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (rotating weekend day every 4-5 weeks)

Salary:

LADC: $64,000 - $74,000 annual salary

ADC-T: Starting at $62,000 annual salary

Full Time

This position reports to the Counselor Supervisor in the delivery of providing chemical health education and therapeutic interventions to assist the client’s recovery relating to chemical health, which includes performing assessments, communicating with personnel throughout the organization utilizing verbal, written, and electronic media to ensure accurate client care and efficient revenue collection.

Job Duties:

• Skilled in performing the 12 core functions:
• Knowledge of Minnesota Matrix Six Dimension
• Awareness of cultural diversity and demonstration of sensitivity to various cultural norms and values.
• Assists clients in maintaining county or 3rd party payer mechanisms and communicating clinical criteria to payers for appropriate services
• 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 professional license.
• Will not admit, transfer, or discharge clients, but may be directed to follow through with the process of implementation of the above by the director or designee.
• Attend all staff in services and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• The individual must have current Minnesota State Licensure as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor or ADC-T license, meeting all requirements of Minnesota Statues.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 20 days of paid-time-off 6 paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance HSA/FSA
• 401(k) – ROTH and traditional options
• Career path opportunities
• Discount with Verizon cell phone plans
• Tuition reimbursement and discounted tuition at select colleges
• A job with a sense of purpose as you help people on their path to recovery

We owe our success to the passion, commitment and expertise of our staff. Our licensed and experienced staff takes the role of coach/teacher, providing support and encouragement from the heart. Come join us and see the difference you’ll make!

Meridian Behavioral Health provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics. #HP