What are the responsibilities and job description for the LADC/ADC-T's position at Counseling Services of Southern Minnesota?

Counseling Services of Southern Minnesota (CSSM) is seeking LADC's/ADC-T's to join our team! We are looking for caring, ambitious, self-motivated, and charismatic counselors to lead our adult or adolescent outpatient treatment groups. Current positions available include a morning adult chemical dependency counselor, an evening adult chemical dependency counselor, and an adolescent chemical dependency counselor. The right candidate will be licensed as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) or temporary permit holder (ADC-T).

The LADC will be responsible for delivering and properly documenting the provision of treatment services including the Initial Service Plan, Comprehensive Assessment, SUD education, individual/family/group counseling in accordance with Minnesota Statute 245G.

Requirements:

Current LADC licensure; Baccalaureate degree within human services fields (social work, nursing, sociology, psychology, or nursing) or

Current temporary permit (ADC-T); Associate degree or the equivalent (60 semester credits) through an accredited school; provide documentation of 270 clock hours (18 semester credits) of specific alcohol and drug counseling coursework; completed 880-hour alcohol and drug counseling practicum hours.

LADC's working with adolescents must provide documentation of 30 hours of classroom instruction or at least one 3 credit college course focused on adolescent development and 150 hours or more of supervised working experience if providing adolescent services.

Qualifications:

MN LADC/ACD-T
Familiarity with 245(G) requirements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient with modern hardware and software technologies
Highly dependable and self-motivated; ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimal direction
Able to pass Minnesota DHS background study
Ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds

Job responsibilities:

Deliver outpatient treatment services including individual counseling, group counseling, and case management to clients within scope of practice
Document all treatment activities and services in accordance with MN 245G standards and statutes including intakes, treatment plans, comprehensive assessments, and discharge summaries
Complete assessments of clients according to MN 245G standards and requirements
Communicate and coordinate care with other treatment providers, placement agencies, and other referral sources
Attendance at all staff meetings and trainings
Knowledge of and ability to strictly abide by facility, state and federal confidentiality rules and regulations

Counseling Services of Southern Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Upon request, assistance and/or accommodations are available during the application process, without penalty.

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