What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) position at NORTHERN PINES MENTAL HEALTH CENTER?
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Northern Pines Mental Health Center is proud to offer competitive wages and an exceptional benefits package!
We are seeking a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor to join our Substance Use Disorder Services team. The general purpose of this position is to provide co-occurring substance abuse counseling services.
Essential Functions include:
- Conduct screening and intake assessments for new clients
- Conduct treatment planning
- Provide counseling (group, individual & family) to clients
- Provide case management services as needed such as resource planning, community referrals, etc.
- Provide crisis intervention to clients as needed
- Provide education to clients
- Consult with other professionals regarding client treatment and services; work as part of a collaborative team!
Qualifications include:
- Active LADC license in the State of MN with no restrictions
- Ability to document competence in screening for and working with mental health problems through a 12-hour education/training program and experience
- Must be free from problematic substance use for a period of no less than 2 years and be willing to sign attestation
- Certification in CPR and First Aid
Compensation & Benefits include:
- Starting wage: $58,000 annually
- Health, Dental, Disability and Life insurance with other additional voluntary options for spousal life, short term disability, accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness plans
- Health Savings account with employer contribution
- 401K with employer match
- Generous paid time off (1st - 3rd year, full-time employees earn 19 days/152 hours per year. Increases with longevity!)
- Nine holidays observed per year as follows: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day and a Weather Float Day.
- Supportive of time off for a healthy work/life balance
- Bereavement Pay
- Travel reimbursement
- Paid Supervision if working toward independent clinical licensure
Northern Pines Mental Health Center is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. Please submit a resume and cover letter to apply.
Keywords: LADC, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Mental Health, Chemical Health, Substance Use, Substance Use Disorder Services, Co-Occurring, Bachelor's Degree, Non-profit, Community, Counseling, Therapy, Social Work, Minnesota
Salary : $58,000
