LADC Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor - Adolescent

Northern Pines Mental Health Center is proud to offer competitive wages and an exceptional benefits package! We are seeking a LADC to join our Youth Assertive Community Treatment (Y-ACT) team. The general purpose of this position is to provide co-occurring substance abuse counseling services to adolescent clients referred to our Y-ACT Program Essential Functions include: Completing client screening and intake assessments Orientating clients to services Creating initial and ongoing treatment Providing counseling in group, individual & family settings Providing case management to clients as needed Responding to and intervening in client crisis situations Develop and maintain appropriate professional relationships with referral sources and community agencies Assess and provide diagnosis for substance abuse disorders Meet with clients and families if applicable to identify needs for services and to make appropriate referrals Maintain records according to the agency policies and procedures along with program regulations Work as an active and effective treatment team member Demonstrate interest and willingness to increase skills and knowledge regarding substance abuse and participate in activities which advance the field of substance abuse treatment May participate in training sessions and workshops to enhance treatment skills May assist in the training of paraprofessionals in performance of clinical duties Qualifications include: Active LADC license with no restrictions. ADC-T are also encouraged to apply. Experience providing substance use services to adolescents Ability to document competence in screening for and working with mental health problems Must be free from chemical use problems for a period of no less than 2 years and be willing to sign attestation Certification in CPR and First Aid Benefits include: 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 licensure Northern Pines Mental Health Center is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. Keywords: LADC, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, ADC-T, Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Mental Health, SUDS, Substance Use, Substance Use Disorder services, Youth Assertive Community Treatment, Y-ACT, Non-profit, Community, Counseling, Therapy, Social Work, Minnesota https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=52055&clientkey=A02A60AB080A93F97531C73322654A1C