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:

• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account 
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Free Daycare (in Metro)

Key Result Areas:

• Run at least 1 group per week for a month

• Support intake and orientation with clients independently by the last month of internship

• Do 2 assessments independently

• Create 2 individualized treatment plans with client

• Have a caseload of at least 2 clients

• Bring in an outside resource to provide information to staff and clients

• Attend weekly supervision, multidisciplinary, and clinical meetings

• Documentation to be 100% compliant

• Same day charting

• Professionally presentable workspace (no spills and HIPAA compliant) 

Job Duties and Responsibilities: (Essential Functions)

1. Provide individual therapy, group therapy, case management, crisis intervention that addresses the goals established on the treatment plan.

2. Document services provided in the appropriate clinical forms in Procentive and on paper. Documentation will be completed according to NBH policies and procedures and standards established by governing bodies.

3. Document case activity notes and important information.

4. Develop comprehensive treatment plans that meet the individual needs of the client.  Treatment plans will be completed in accordance with NBH policies and procedures and standards established by governing bodies.

5. Complete and document assessments in accordance with NBH policies and procedures and standards established by governing bodies.

6. Participate in weekly case staffing meetings and supervision meetings.

7. Provide court, Department of Corrections, and other referral sources with progress reports as requested.

8. Work cooperatively with outside agencies. 

9. Discharge duties in accordance with contracts, licensure standards, and NBH policies and procedures.

10. Exhibits knowledge of core competencies in relation to working with co-occurring disorders through continuing education and implementing skills into all aspects of treatment.

11. Complete other tasks as assigned by supervisor. 

Required Skills and Experience: (Minimum requirements in terms of educational background, work experience, licenses/certifications or other knowledge skills and abilities)

• Be in internship/practicum course with an approved educational entity

• CPR Certification or attain within 30 days

• Must have 2 years of freedom from chemical use problems

• Must pass a State of Minnesota Background Check

• Must possess a current Minnesota Driver’s License with acceptable driving record

• Ability to use Google Drive and other computer skills 

Additional Skills and Experience: (Preferred or helpful)

• Familiar with Medicated Assisted Treatment (MAT) Model

• Motivational Interviewing Approach

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Familiar with Procentive, Electronic Health Record System