Co-occurring Float Counselor (LADC or ADC-T)

Park Avenue Center (PAC) provides culturally-specific chemical dependency care in the heart of Minneapolis. A top-rated employer, PAC seeks to empower people to improve their lives and to be a place where employees want to work.

PAC is seeking a PT Float Counselor to work in a positive work environment with a team of supportive professionals. Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, the Float Counselor serves as a primary resource for the clinical team across all programs at Park Avenue Center. Other caseload, lecture, or group coverage may also be required.

Essential Functions:

• Facilitate primary groups, lectures, experiential groups, and educational groups.
  
• Support Primary Counselors by assisting with paperwork.
  
• Cover caseloads or perform intakes as requested.
  
• Maintain all needed correspondence with assessors, child protection workers, probation officers, sober houses, managed care organizations, etc.
  
• Continue to upgrade skills via training and supervision.
  
• Maintain professional relationship with clients while following a strict code of ethics.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated competence in screening for and working with clients with co-occurring disorders. Knowledge of human behavior and performance; learning and motivation; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
• Knowledge of MN Statute Chapter 245G and licensing and its application to the department and company’s policy and procedures
• Professional and ethical interactions and boundaries with staff and clients, while following a strict code of ethics

• Ability to work, plan, organize, and evaluate work in alignment with company values, goals, policies and procedures
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Capacity to work both independently and cooperatively with two related, but separate teams

Required qualifications:

• Must be a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) or be able to obtain an Alcohol and Drug Counselor Temporary permit (ADC-T)
• Must obtain and maintain required continuing education units and training
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Benefits:

• Sick and Safe Time
• 401K Eligibility

Environment/Work Setting:

The Float Counselor works in a substance abuse co-occurring disorders treatment facility with clients who may have chemical dependency, mental health diagnoses, and/or emotional instability.

Job Type: Part-time, Monday - Friday days (8:30am-5:00pm) with up to 29 hours available.

Park Avenue Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance.