Job Details
Level
Entry
Job Location
La Clinica – Saint Paul, MN
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Bachelors Degree
Salary Range
$55,000.00 – $60,000.00 Salary
Travel Percentage
Regular local travel between MCC sites
Job Shift
Clinic Hours
Job Category
Healthcare
Description
Provide substance abuse and mental health services focusing on the treatment, prevention and awareness of opioid, alcohol and other substance addictions as a member of a multidisciplinary health team.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Expand mental health services and substance abuse services focusing on treatment, prevention and awareness of alcohol and other substance use.
- Provide mental health services utilizing PCBH/SBIRT model including completing Diagnostic Assessments and brief interventions.
- Seeks to understand and meet the needs of customers (patients, families, vendors, coworkers) through respectful, courteous and culturally sensitive interactions.
- Develop and maintain a consistent model of prevention and intervention and counseling in chemical dependency based on relevant research and clinical experience.
- Take initiative in program goal setting, evaluation and problem-solving effective approaches to chemical dependency activities.
- Ensure engagement and support through a patient centered approach to care.
- Provide outreach, assessment, education, intervention, referral and limited case management to individuals and groups.
- Take initiative in program goal setting, evaluation and problem-solving effective approaches to chemical dependency activities.
- Maintain network associations with Ramsey County Mental Health Center. Ramsey County Chemical health and unit and other agencies to coordinate outreach efforts and with treatment programs and hospitals.
- Coordinate client care with mental health and social service staff to maximize successful outcomes.
Key Competencies
- Commitment to driving diversity, equity and inclusion
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication, leadership, and planning skills
- Strong project management skills and experience managing cross-functional relationships and priorities
- Proven strategic agility, ability to succeed in a fast-paced, continuously evolving environment
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills
- Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
- Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities
Work Environment
Primary environment is home office, administrative office, or clinical office. This role requires regular walking. This role may come into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses.
Physical Demands
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
Who We Are
As Minnesota’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center, Minnesota Community Care ensures that the communities we serve have access to high quality and affordable health care. Our patients predominantly identify as people of color (80%), low-wealth (61% patients = 200% FPL), and un/under-insured (40% uninsured, 45% publicly insured) (UDS, 2020).
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Minnesota Community Care values building a culturally diverse staff that reflects the communities it serves, and strongly encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply. Minnesota Community Care is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all applicants. EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field
- Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor license
- Understanding of, and comfort with, harm reduction focused interventions
- Knowledge of chemical health treatments
- 3 years’ experience working in the mental health field
Preferred Education and Experience
- MSW or equivalent (LICSW, LMFT, LPCC), LGSW or LICSW preferred
- 5 plus years’ experience working in the mental/behavioral health field
Additional Eligibility Requirements
- Demonstrated success in working effectively with target population(s).
- Change Agile; ability to operate in the gray and flex to new developments or situations.
- Experience working in a multi-site environment is highly desired.