Northstar Behavioral Health is a team of professionals that specialize in medication assisted treatment through a multi-faceted programming structure for those battling opioid addiction. Our integrated team of professionals work with clients individually and in group settings. We are looking for individuals that possess the ability to learn and counsel residents and help them to become mentally sound, emotionally balanced, socially adjusted, physically well and spiritually alive.

Key Result Areas:

• Work with LADC Supervisor, and assist running groups

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

• Do assessments independently

• Create 2 individualized treatment plans with client under supervision

• Have a caseload of at least 2 clients when appropriate

• 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