Women's Unit Coordinator

Position Summary

Project Turnabout is seeking a Unit Coordinator to oversee daily clinical operations within a residential chemical dependency treatment unit. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring high-quality patient care, effective staff supervision, regulatory compliance, and continuous program improvement within a multidisciplinary treatment environment.

Salary: $70,000 , based on experience.

Key Responsibilities

Program Oversight & Patient Care

• Participate in evaluation staffing's and patient interventions as needed
• Coordinate patient transfers between units and levels of care
• Meet with new admissions and provide unit orientation
• Review patient charts and documentation prior to closure
• Attend treatment groups and educational sessions to monitor program quality
• Develop and maintain weekly unit schedules
• Present educational programming to patients
• Respond promptly to patient and staff concerns or suggestions
• Provide group and individual counseling coverage as needed; may carry a limited caseload
• Complete required electronic clinical documentation

Residential, Family & Continuing Care Coordination

• Collaborate with clinical staff to evaluate and improve treatment programming
• Participate in family and educational program planning and delivery
• Communicate and coordinate with outpatient and continuing care staff
• Maintain awareness of and respond to community recovery resources (AA, NA, 12-Step programs)

Staff Supervision & Leadership

• Participate in hiring and onboarding of clinical staff when requested
• Provide annual performance evaluations for supervised staff
• Conduct regular supervisory meetings and meet weekly with the Manager of Residential Treatment
• Develop and deliver training for clinical staff
• Interview and assign counselor trainees

Administrative & Community Responsibilities

• Maintain ongoing communication with the Manager of Residential Treatment and Executive Director
• Respond immediately to crises and follow escalation protocols
• Maintain professional relationships with referral sources, community agencies, and insurance providers
• Travel to other sites to supervise outpatient services as needed (valid driving record required)
• Maintain current licensure and certifications and notify administration of any changes
• Contribute written content to organizational newsletters when requested

Qualifications & RequirementsRequired

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) or equivalent under MN Department of Health
• Ability to pass MN Department of Human Services criminal background check
• Documented minimum of two years free from chemical or gambling use problems
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in a human services field

Preferred

• Master’s degree in a related field qualifying the candidate to provide case management services
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience in residential or chemical dependency treatment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit 80–90% of the workday (counseling and computer documentation)
• Ability to observe and hear patients and work at a computer terminal
• Minimal lifting, bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching
• Some walking or standing (5–10% of workday)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LADC (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000