Evening Counselor (LADC) - OP

$5,000 Signing Bonus!Position: Counselor (LADC) Location: EOSIS New Beginnings at Litchfield, MN Salary: $56,242-$74,967 annually Essential Duties and Competencies The following duties are routine for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Skilled in performing 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 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. Attend all staff in services and meetings. Other duties as assigned Must be able to pass a DHS background study or able to obtain an exemption directly from DHS Skills, Knowledge, and AbilityStrong 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 Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job FunctionsThe individual must have current Minnesota State Licensure as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor meeting all requirements of Minnesota Statute 148F. 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. Must know and understand the implication of parts 9530.6405 to 9530.6505 (Rule 31), and Minnesota Statutes, chapter 245A (Human Services Licensing Act-HSLA), sections 626.556 (Maltreatment of Minors Act-MOMA), 626.557 (Vulnerable Act-VAA), and 626.5572 (VAA definitions). Must document 12 hours of training in co-occurring mental health problems and chemical abuse of dependency that includes competencies related to philosophy, screening, assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, documentation, programming, medication, collaboration, mental health consultation, and discharge planning. On-going training on cultural awareness and demonstration of sensitivity to various cultural norms and values. Computer literate. 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! EOSIS (formerly 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. #LI-NK1 Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Created: 2026-03-04