Client Access Counselor-Intake (LADC or ADC-T)
Park Avenue Center•Minneapolis, MN
•Onsite
About The Position
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 Client Access Counselor to join our Intake Team and work in a positive work environment with a team of supportive professionals.
Requirements
- Must demonstrate competence in screening for and working with clients with co-occurring disorders; through education, training and experience
- Knowledge of MN Statute, Chapter 245G and licensing and its application to the department and company’s policy and procedures
- Ability to work in alignment with company values, goals, policies and procedures.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative relationships with co-workers
- Ability to establish priorities, manage projects and meet deadlines
- Ability to maintain excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills in English; communication skills in other languages preferred
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and Electronic Medical Record system; or ability to obtain proficiency after training
- Must be a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) or have the ability to obtain an Alcohol and Drug Counselor Temporary permit (ADC-T)
- Must obtain and maintain required continuing education units and training
Nice To Haves
- communication skills in other languages preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform intake duties as assigned by Clinical Director
- Facilitate gender-specific primary, experiential, and education groups and lectures
- Support primary counselors by assisting with paperwork and covering caseloads
- Comply with MN Statute, Chapter 245G requirements regarding timely paperwork and documentation
- Provide support and intervention in crisis situations
- Maintain a positive, professional and ethical demeanor with clients and within the community while following a strict code of ethics
- Participate in various regularly scheduled meetings
- Participate in weekly supervision meetings with the Clinical Director
Benefits
- 120 hours accrued in year one
- 4% 401k match after 6 months
- Company-paid training
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Contribution to medical
- Access to dental
- Access to vision
- Access to voluntary life
- Access to voluntary long-term disability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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