Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC)

Turnwell Mental Health Network • Sioux Falls, SD

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

If client-centered care is part of your DNA, we want to hear from you! Join our team as a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) and enjoy flexibility, a strong culture, and plenty of growth opportunities. We are currently hiring a therapist with South Dakota and Iowa licenses (or acquire an Iowa license within 30 days of employment) for a full-time position in Sioux Falls, SD ! In this hybrid position, you will be responsible for an IOP program and seeing Iowa patients via telehealth. Midwest Wellness Institute (MWI) is an outpatient multidisciplinary group practice with established office locations in South Dakota and Iowa. We provide general psychotherapy and psychological testing services, medication management services, interventional psychiatric services such as Spravato and TMS, and Substance Abuse/Addiction Services in conjunction with MAT services. We are an experienced multi-disciplinary team dedicated to serving the mental health needs of children, adolescents, and adults throughout the Midwest. We aim to provide transformative and comprehensive care by using an integrated approach that incorporates each patient's unique bio-psycho-social factors and leverages our diverse expertise across complementary service lines to develop an individualized care plan with innovative solutions. Why join our team? Competitive Compensation Flexible scheduling = Excellent work/life balance Clinical autonomy is highly valued and supported! Free clinical training & development opportunities and an annual CE stipend! Free and full support through the credentialing process! Expense reimbursement for licensure! Career growth and advancement opportunities! A generous PTO and holiday package! Full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, paid malpractice coverage, expense reimbursement for licensure, 401k with match, CE allowance, PTO & paid holidays, and more!

Requirements

• Must be a fully licensed addiction counselor (LAC) in South Dakota and willing to get your Iowa license.
• Must maintain knowledge of the latest treatment modalities and Evidence-Based Models.
• Must take initiative, demonstrate sound judgment, and demonstrate strong interpersonal and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organization & time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat mental health and addiction disorders with the utmost compassion, integrity, and commitment to excellence.
• Establish a positive and trusting rapport with clients.
• Work with a variety of clients, including both adults and children.
• Create and update individualized treatment plans according to client needs and circumstances.
• Make recommendations/referrals to specialists as necessary.
• Maintain thorough notes of client interactions and adhere to strict confidentiality standards.
• Accept a variety of insurance.
• Attend team meetings and clinical consultative meetings.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Flexible scheduling = Excellent work/life balance
• Clinical autonomy is highly valued and supported!
• Free clinical training & development opportunities and an annual CE stipend!
• Free and full support through the credentialing process!
• Expense reimbursement for licensure!
• Career growth and advancement opportunities!
• A generous PTO and holiday package!
• Full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, paid malpractice coverage, expense reimbursement for licensure, 401k with match, CE allowance, PTO & paid holidays, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed