LADC Assessor ***$4,000 Sign on Bonus***

Company: Northstar Behavioral Health
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

As a client advocate at Northstar Behavioral Health you will have the opportunity to provide person centered care in an opiate and stimulant specific program with an energetic team. Northstar provides a large continuum of care from residential to outpatient, medical services, and mental health services in our Co-Occurring and MAT friendly programs. Northstar offers opportunity for growth and advancement for the right candidates. Northstar strives not only to be the provider of choice for the the clients we serve, but also to be the employer of choice in the Metro area. The right candidate will have a passion for the clients we serve and a desire to grow and learn along with a dynamic team of professionals.Benefits:$4,000 Sign on bonusPaid Time Off401(k) matchingDental insuranceHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramShort/Long Term DisabilityJob Duties and Responsibilities: (Essential Functions)Provide Comprehensive Assessments for clients being admitted and/or providing Comprehensive Assessments prior to admission for people placed with NBH by a Placing Authority.Document services provided in a weekly note, individual note, and/or information note. Documentation will be completed according to NBH policies and procedures and standards established by governing bodies.Document case activity notes and important information.Complete and document assessments in accordance with NBH policies and procedures and standards established by governing bodies.Provide court, Department of Corrections, and other referral sources with information based on the outcome of assessments completedWork cooperatively with outside agencies.Exhibits knowledge of core competencies in relation to working with co-occurring disorders through continuing education and implementing skills into all aspects of treatment.Complete other tasks as assigned by the assigned supervisor.Required Skills and Experience:(Minimum requirements in terms of educational background, work experience, licenses/certifications or other knowledge skills and abilities)Must be qualified as an alcohol and drug counselor according to MN Statute 245G.11 subd 5Bachelor degreeMust have 1 or more years providing chemical dependency counseling (supervised internship applies)CPR Certification or attain within 30 daysMust have 2 years of freedom from chemical use problemsMust pass a State of Minnesota Background CheckMust possess a current Minnesota Driver's License with acceptable driving recordAbility to use Microsoft Office programs and other computer skillsAdditional Skills and Experience: (Preferred or helpful)Supervision of clinical staffFamiliar with Medicated Assisted Treatment (MAT) ModelMotivational Interviewing ApproachCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Familiar with Procentive, Electronic Health Record System

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