ADC-T

Why You’ll Love this Alcohol and Drug Counselor Trainee Job! 
 
Are you passionate about helping others navigate life's toughest challenges? Join EOSIS as a ADCT serving our Minnetonka and New Brighton locations. This unique float position offers the opportunity to provide care across multiple outpatient programs, supporting clients through some of the most vulnerable and courageous moments in their recovery journey.

In this role, you will provide shared group facilitation and caseload coverage primarily between our New Brighton and Minnetonka locations. Approximately 50% of services are delivered to patients in virtual care. Typical working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Reporting to the Counselor Supervisor, the ADCT delivers chemical health education, assessments, and therapeutic interventions that support clients in achieving and maintaining recovery. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, facilitating individual and group services, clinical documentation, and collaborating with multidisciplinary team members through verbal, written, and electronic communication to ensure high-quality client care and effective care coordination.

Our team is committed to delivering evidence-based treatment practices and fostering a culture of professional growth. As part of a collaborative and expanding clinical team, you'll have opportunities to further develop your clinical expertise, participate in ongoing training, and contribute to innovative approaches that improve outcomes for the individuals and families we serve.

Pay: $60,320-$68,640 annually
Shift: Full-Time 
Location: New Brighton, MN

Insurance: Health, dental, and vision insurance + HSA/FSA, with life and disability benefits for full-time employees.
 
Why EOSIS?  

• Time Off: 20 days of paid-time-off + 6 paid holidays 
• Insurance: Health, dental, and vision insurance + HSA/FSA 
• Education: Tuition reimbursement and discounted tuition at select colleges 
• Future Planning: 401(k) – ROTH and traditional options 
• Career Path Opportunities 
• Discount with Verizon Cell Phone Plans 

Each day, you’ll help rebuild lives by making a real impact on people recovering from addiction and mental health challenges. With approachable leaders who listen, support, and encourage growth, you’ll experience what it means to be rising together in your career. A strong culture of care, where team members look out for one another and stand together through challenges, keeps you rooted in teamwork as you do meaningful, life-changing work. 
 
Ready to help clients build healthy routines and find their path to lasting recovery? Join EOSIS as a full-time Alcohol and Drug Counselor Trainee in New Brighton, MN and be a steady source of support and guidance. Apply today and make a difference where it matters most! Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. 

• Learning and perfecting skills the 12 core functions: 

  • Screening 

  • Intake 

  • Orientation 

  • Assessment 

  • Treatment planning 

  • Group and individual counseling 

  • Case management 

  • Crisis intervention 

  • Client education 

  • Referral 

  • Reports and recordkeeping 

  • Consultations with other professionals regarding client treatment and services 

• Knowledge of Minnesota Matrix Six Dimension 

• 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 Temporary license. 

• The ADC-T may not admit, transfer, or discharge clients, except under the direction and supervision of their supervisor. They may be directed to follow through with the process of implementation of the above by the director or designee, which will then be reviewed and signed off. 

• Attend all staff in services and meetings. 

• Provide treatment coordination services, including but not limited to, coordination with others involved in the client's treatment and recovery, and provision of community resources and connections to clients. 

• Other duties as assigned 

Required Skills

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

Education: 

• The individual will have a Temporary Permit issued by the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy to practice alcohol and drug counseling to an individual prior to being licensed meeting the requirement of 148F.035. 

• On-going training on of cultural awareness and demonstration of sensitivity to various cultural norms and values. 

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:  

• Must know and understand all rules, regulations, and requirements of the assigned program. 

• Computer literate. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• 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 

• Computer skills to draft emails, memos and reports 

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: 

• Social Security Verification: Name must match Social Security number and date of birth 

• Criminal Background Check: Nationwide, federal, state, and multi-county (up to 7 years) 

• Drug and Alcohol Testing: Must pass pre-employment screening; subject to random and post-incident testing if in a safety-sensitive role 

• Employment Verification 

• Education Verification 

• Department of Human Services clearance  

• Motor Vehicle Driving Record review if necessary 

WORKING CONDITIONS / WORKING REQUIREMENTS 

Physical Requirements: 

• Sitting: Up to 6 hours continuously 

• Heavy Data Entry on computer