Addiction Counselor

Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.

CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services.  CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.

CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.

CHI St. Alexius also provides you with the quality care you provide to others. We care about our employees well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance.

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family: 

• Care@Work program supporting any child care, pet care, or adult dependent needs 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family 
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance 
• Flexible spending accounts 
• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft 
• Adoption Assistance 
• Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development 
• Matching Retirement Programs 
• Wellness Program

CHI St. Alexius is looking for a Full Time Addiction Counselor to join the team! 

Responsible for the overall implementation, provision and coordination of addiction services offered to patients in the program. Will collaborate with primary care providers, referring physicians, and collaborates with Chair of Department of Psychiatry or designee as necessary. This collaboration may occur telephonically, electronically or on site. All the criteria based duties and standards within this document will be performed according to policies, procedures and guidelines within this document, Partial Hospitalization Program and St. Alexius Medical Center

What You'll Do:

• EVALUATION: Completes the addiction/chemical dependency assessment of the patient and documents the results appropriately in the chart according to departmental policies and procedures. Assess family history and dynamics and need for further intervention.
  
  

• TREATMENT PLANNING: Develop treatment plan, including goals and interventions appropriate to the age of the patient population served. Coordinates treatment plan with the patient, and as appropriate, their family/significant other(s), involved agencies and the multi-disciplinary team. Evaluates the patient’s progress toward the attainment of goals and modifies the treatment as needed. Facilitates family meetings/therapy.
  
  
  
• TREATMENT: Demonstrates ability and knowledge to provide individual, group and family therapy. Selects age appropriate treatment interventions and documents according to program policy.
  Enhances knowledge, develops skills and uses talents in order to reach one’s fullest potential.
• Attends at least 50% of the unit based continuing education sessions encompassing all ages of patients served, excluding mandatory certifications and mandatory training.
• Attends staff meetings and supervisory sessions as scheduled 90% of time.
• Attains 90% of professional goals identified at the last performance appraisal.
• Learns and educates staff about new treatment intervention.
• Provides Community Education (interviews, presentations, etc.).
• 90% of unit (PHP) goals achieved.
• Group notes completed within 3 days of group.
• Assists with denials and appeals process.
• Develops innovative programming opportunities.
• Participates in marketing PHP.

Education: A Bachelor of Science in Addictions Counseling

Licensure: Licensed as an Addictions Counselor by the ND Board of Addiction Counseling examiners

Experience: One year experience, or a Master's degree may substitute for one year experience