What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Assessor - Bilingual position at Kyros?
Please note that applicants need to be fluent in English and Spanish to be eligible for this position.
Who is Kyros?
Kyros is a venture-backed Minneapolis-based start-up that has built the world’s first substance use disorder recovery management platform. The addiction treatment industry is not working effectively, and we want to change that. Our platform provides access to recovery support and provider resources in a single, easy-to-use app. Join us in our mission to support, encourage and empower those impacted by substance use disorders.
This is a unique opportunity to jump into an early-stage software start-up at a pivotal time and make a meaningful impact. If you thrive in a small, growing environment and love the energy of start-ups, want to have a positive impact on people’s lives, and help build a wildly successful business while doing so, this is the role for you!
Essential duties and responsibilities:
The Licensed Assessor (LADC) is responsible for ensuring and/or delivering and properly documenting the provision of treatment services including the Initial Service Plan, Comprehensive Assessment, in accordance with Minnesota Statute 245G and Kyros Recovery policy.
Treatment Services
- Upon service initiation, ensure that each client has an initial service plan which addresses the client’s immediate health, safety, and preliminary service needs.
- Complete a comprehensive assessment and an assessment summary of the client's chemical use problems within three calendar days after service initiation. The assessment summary must be formatted utilizing the ASAM criteria.
- Ensure the content and format of client records be uniform and entries in each case are signed and dated.
- Initiate communication with client referral, probation, social service agencies, etc.
Continuing Education and Training
- Stay current regarding professional research, techniques, etc.
- Complete continuing education courses in current treatment concepts and methods as required by the State of Minnesota to maintain Alcohol and Drug Counselor license.
Other
- Other duties assigned by Supervisor.
Personnel Supervised:
- Student workers as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 18 years of age.
- Must be free of chemical use problems for at least the two years immediately preceding hire.
- Must have or obtain 12 hours of training in co-occurring mental health problems training within six months of hire
- Full working proficiency in Spanish
- Full working proficiency in English
- Ability to work within the Kyros Recovery Mission: To assist adults in gaining freedom from chemical addiction by establishing a chemical-free lifestyle, enhancing social skills, improving work habits, and building supportive relationships
- Ability to provide chemical health assessments and/or crisis intervention.
- Must be licensed or exempt from licensure under Minnesota Statutes 245G.
- Must document competence in screening for and working with clients with mental health problems, through education, training, and experience.
- Knowledge and understanding of the implication of this chapter, sections 626.557, and 626.5572, and chapters 254A and 260E.
- Ability to successfully complete MN Dept of Human Services background study.
What we offer:
Flexibility and control over your schedule
Work from home
Competitive pay
Support from a dedicated and caring team who understands recovery
Opportunity to build a larger professional network
Fast interview process
