Patient Placement Counselor

Responsibilities

Utilizing a customer centered approach, meet with qualified applicants to complete a face-to-face or over the phone assessment to determine diagnosis, appropriate facility and level of care. Manage the applicant, referent, family members or other stakeholder’s questions or needs during the pre-admission process, including education on the treatment experience, patient expectations and provide appropriate referrals to any service offered within Hazelden Betty Ford’s system.

Work collaboratively with other disciplines to ensure a smooth conversion from applicant to admitted patient.

• Conduct assessments to determine program appropriateness and level of care recommendation.
• Create a client/customer focused experience for all clients/referents/customers seeking services through the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in the EHR.
• Communicate timely and clearly with clinical team and others.
• Provide crisis management services in order to prevent, reduce or eliminate emergencies.
• Facilitate and demonstrate communication of patient information to internal and external resources for patients according to Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation policy and procedures and consistent with Federal Confidentiality (CFR 42) and Health Information Portability and Privacy Act (CFR 45) and mandated reporting requirements.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Completed certificate/degree program in addiction counseling or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years experience providing alcohol and drug counseling (supervised internship applies)
• Minimum 1 year experience assessments for all levels of care
• Must be age 21 or older
• Complete 30-hour Adolescent Development Course within 1 year of hire, or demonstrate equivalent transcript evidence of adolescent education (MN Adolescent and Young Adult sites only)
• CPR certification or obtain within 30 days
• Certification must be from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
• Proficiency with technology and computer skills to document in an electronic health record system, attend virtual meetings, and manage outlook emails and calendars.
• License from appropriate state: MN: LADC

• Master's Degree in behavioral health program
• Completed certificate/degree program in addiction counseling or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years experience providing alcohol and drug counseling (supervised internship applies)
• Minimum 1 year experience assessments for all levels of care
• Must be age 21 or older
• Complete 30-hour Adolescent Development Course within 1 year of hire, or demonstrate equivalent transcript evidence of adolescent education (MN Adolescent and Young Adult sites only)
• CPR certification or obtain within 30 days
• Certification must be from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
• Proficiency with technology and computer skills to document in an electronic health record system, attend virtual meetings, and manage outlook emails and calendars.
• License from appropriate state: MN: LADC

• LMHC, LMFC, LCSW, LPC, LPCC or related field licensure

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is the largest nonprofit addiction recovery organization in the United States. It is also one of the most mission-driven places you will find. The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation team is passionate about providing hope and ultimately healing. As a living, growing and evolving institution, the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is – at our core – a people-powered organization.

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is comprised of 1600+ employees, seventeen treatment sites and produces $190 million dollars in annual revenue. This exemplary organization serves nearly 25,000 people annually and is committed to provide hope and healing for those experiencing addiction to alcohol and other drugs.

What makes this organization unique is its total ecosystem approach to prevention, education, research, advocacy and treatment. All of the parts of the organization work together to inform, develop and deliver evidence-based practices that help people reclaim their futures and restore…