What are the responsibilities and job description for the Float Outpatient Counselor (LADC or ADC-T) position at Meridian Behavioral Health?
Location: New Beginnings: Minnetonka
$10,000 Signing Bonus!
Position: Float LADC/ADC-T
Salary: $56,243-$74,967 annually
Meridian Behavioral Health is in search of a Outpatient Counselor for its New Beginnings sites. The position will partially serve as a Float Counselor for our New Beginnings MN Outpatient locations.
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 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
- 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.
- On-going training on of cultural awareness and demonstration of sensitivity to various cultural norms and values.
- Computer literate.
- Strong verbal skills and ability to communicate abstract concepts in a simple format
- Ability to communicate with a variety of people from diverse cultures, socioeconomic and educational backgrounds.
- Flexibility to meet a variety of changing priorities
Benefits Include:
- Twenty (20) days of paid time off
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Passionate co-workers
- 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
Salary : $56,243 - $74,967
