Job Title:                             Therapist Dual Diagnosis 

Job Classification:              Exempt

Supervisor:                         Director of Clinical Services or Director of Crisis Services

Location:                             Locations include Virginia, Hibbing and Ely (Mobile)

Status:                                 Full-time

Benefits:                              Including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Life, 401k, PTO

About Our Workplace:

Range Mental Health Center is proud to be a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). The goals of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics program in MN are to 1) increase access to community-based mental health and substance use disorder services (particularly to under-served communities), 2) advance integration of behavioral health with physical health care, and 3) improve utilization of evidence-based practices on a more consistent basis.

Position Summary:

The Mental Health Therapist/Substance Use Disorders (LADC) will assist clients in recovery from substance abuse and co-occurring disorders through counseling, education, role modeling, and empathetic support by using trauma-informed organizational model of care.  

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides comprehensive services for clients through competencies related to evidence-based practices.
• Has a therapeutic approach of being empathetic, respectful and motivational, while encouraging clients to take responsibility for their lives.
• Is able to work well with others and actively participates as part of the treatment teams.
• Demonstrated high professional and ethical standards.
• Acts as a positive role model, providing clients with guidance and support that is align with RMHC culture and values.
• Provides screenings and assessments for both mental health and substance use services at our locations our out in the community.
• Conducts initial assessments and evaluations and completes the required documentation required by statute and program guidelines.
• Gather data from the client and other sources; analyze and interpret the data to identify client needs.
• Treatment planning, collaborate with the client to develop treatment plans, identify and prioritize problems, goals and treatment methods.
• Provide individual, family and group counseling for co-occurring substance use disorders.
• Educate clients and their families with information about substance use, co-occurring disorders, treatment, recovery and other related resources.
• Respond to clients’ needs internally and/or externally during extreme distress or emergencies.
• Coordinate with clients and resources to focus on identified needs and person-centered goals.
• Assist with clients’ needs for internal and or external resources for additional referrals.
• Consult with other professionals on client’s treatment and services to assure integrative treatment planning.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation and compliance with DHS requirements.
• Attend and participate in weekly and monthly clinical staff meetings and supervision as required.
• Maintain client confidentiality and high ethical and professional boundaries and standards.
• Respond to inquiries either via phone, writing or in person.
• Participate in public engagements as assigned.
• Provide outreach services as needed to meet the needs of the clients.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Highly effective interpersonal relationship skills
• Ability to formulate and prepare professional quality assessments, treatment plans, notes and other required correspondence or records in a timely fashion
• Assertiveness sufficient to complete positions essential functions
• Able to attend to nonverbal cues from people in the therapy setting
• Able to maintain the confidentiality of interaction with people in the treatment setting and other relevant confidential information
• Able to handle sensitive situation in a calm, professional manner
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks with sufficient flexibility to meet demands in the fluid and changing environment
• Able to facilitate group interactions between people that are directed at therapeutic goals.
• Ability to handle significant daily stress
• Philosophical approach consistent with Range Mental Health Center’s mission
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related program software. 
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

Education & Experience:

• Master’s degree or doctoral degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related field
• Licensed Alcohol Drug Counselor by the state of Minnesota
• Two years freedom from chemical use
• Pass Department of Human Services background check
• Meet minimum training requirements under the MN Department of Human Services and MN Department of Health
• CPR/First Aid Certification required 
• Obtain and maintain appropriate credentials as a licensed provider in the state of Minnesota
• LADC and Independent Clinical License preferred. Sufficient skills and experience to be credentialed by the insurance firms with whom RMHC has contracts.
• Current Minnesota driver’s license, with acceptable driving record

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. 
• Adequate level of vision to use computer terminal.
• Sufficient hearing to accurately record information received verbally.
• Must be 18 years of age. 
• Maintain a professional level of cleanliness and physical appearance
• Sufficient vision to utilize computer monitor
• Ability to verbally communicate that is sufficiently clear to be easily understood.