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Float Outpatient Counselor (LADC or ADC-T)

Meridian Behavioral Health
vision insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Minnesota, St. Paul
Jan 13, 2025
Description 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 Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)