LADC/Assessor

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Partners Behavioral Healthcare finds and restores individuals struggling with substance use and mental health disorders.

The Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) / SUD Assessor plays a key role in determining the appropriate admission for clients who struggle with substance use disorder. They provide daily supervision of clients and coordinates and provides clinical services to clients on an individual basis and in group settings.

The Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) / SUD Assessor is responsible for performing substance use disorder assessments, participating in, and contributing to interdisciplinary treatment and discharge plans and providing individual and group substance use disorder counseling services. They are expected to carry out the 12 Core Functions and all other counseling duties identified by Minnesota statute 245G.

• Independent worker and self-starter.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, respectfully and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
• Preparedness in screening for and working with clients with mental health problems, through education, training, and experience.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems effectively and in a timely manner.
• Knowledge and understanding of implications of 245G.
• In-depth knowledge of industry best practices.
• Understanding of industry-specific policies, such as the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) regulations for health care.
• Knowledge and understanding of all agency processes as they pertain to the 12 Core Functions.
• Competence in facilitating individual and group counseling including crisis intervention.

• Schedule and manage assessments with flexibility (remotely/in-person).

• Determine the extent of the client’s substance use in establishing a baseline to create an individual treatment plan that is well suited for a client’s specific needs and situation.
• Conduct Rule 25 Assessments and/or Comprehensive Assessments utilizing ASAM criteria and help facilitate admissions, intake and orientation as directed.
• Determine a level of care and recommendations for SUD services.
• Coordinate referral with clients and other interested parties for SUD service placement.
• Complete county/funder forms and agreements to secure authorization for SUD services.
• Engage clients in the decision-making process and help them understand the benefits of assessment and accessing the appropriate level of care as indicated.
• Collect and review referral information upon assignment of clients from the referral source and consult with others as needed to support coordination of services and scheduling of client interviews.
• Coordinate with the Intake Coordinator as needed to contact clients to confirm appointment dates, times, and assessment locations.
• Collect information from collateral resources to aid in determining diagnosis and need for treatment.
• Work collaboratively with client's funding sources to obtain initial authorizations for reimbursement for intervention and recovery support services.
• Work cooperatively with the legal system to ensure coordination of services including court appearances when appropriate.
• Complete paperwork requirements and maintain quality, up-to-date clinical records.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Upon service initiation, ensure that each client has an initial service plan which addresses the client’s immediate health, safety, and preliminary service needs.
• Generate an Individual Treatment Plan after completion of the comprehensive assessment which is subject to amendment until services to the client are terminated. The Individual Treatment Plan must include treatment goals, objectives and interventions used to address identified problems, resources to which the client is being referred, and client goals.
• Accurate and timely documentation of client treatment notes, referencing the individual treatment plan for assigned caseload, to include assessment of substance use and mental health issues.
• Provide individual and group counseling, client education strategies to prevent inappropriate substance use and health problems related to substance use, transition services, and services to address issues related to co-occurring mental illness.
• Facilitate and lead psycho-educational and therapeutic process groups, addressing substance use disorder and mental health issues as an integral part of the recovery process.
• Participate in the weekly treatment team meetings to review and update client progress notes.

• Initiate and maintain ongoing communication with client referral, probation, and social service agencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 18 years of age.
• Must be a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC).
• Knowledge and experience using Procentive.
• 2 years of experience as a LADC / SUD Assessor.

• 3 years of experience as a LADC / SUD Assessor.
• Master’s degree in related field.
• Additional licenses: LPC, LPCC, LICSW, LP

• 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 an active LADC licensure status.
• Attend in-house training and staff meetings.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

Partners Behavioral Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.