Job Description:

　　Responsible for performing chemical dependency evaluations, participating in contributing to interdisciplinary treatment and discharge plans and providing individual and group chemical dependency counseling services. The chemical dependency counselor works with clients age 18 through geriatric. The counselor will have skills to carry out the core functions identified by Minnesota Statutes Chapter 148C regarding alcohol and drug counselor licensure (see addendum). Work Experience: Must have 2 consecutive years sobriety immediately preceding employment if chemically dependent

　　Education Qualifications:

　　Documentation of completion of a two-year chemical dependency treatment training program; or, graduate with degree in counseling with emphasis in alcohol and drug counseling preferred.

　　Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

　　Possesses Minnesota Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) credential.

　　FTE

　　1

　　Shift Rotation

　　Day Rotation (United States of America)

　　Shift Start Time

　　8:00am

　　Shift End Time

　　4:30pm

　　Pay Range

　　$22.54 - $33.81 / hour

　　The approximate base compensation range is posted, but the actual offer will reflect our total compensation and benefits package. The offer will be determined by a number of factors including the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, FTE, as well as internal equity among our team.

　　Weekends

　　Occasional

　　Holidays

　　Yes

　　Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, proof of required vaccinations, and background check. Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.

　　Essentia Health EEO:

　　Essentia Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

　　Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at Essentia

　　It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.