Licensed Addiction Counselor

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

6d•$22 - $35

About The Position

The Licensed Addiction Counselor provides behavioral treatment and support to help clients or patients recover from addiction and address related issues in emotional, social, occupational, and mental health functioning. The role requires working knowledge of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria. The counselor assesses addiction severity and related issues that may help or hinder recovery, develops individualized treatment plans, and delivers interventions to guide and support behavior change. Treatment and ongoing assessment are provided through modalities including individual treatment, therapy groups, and case management. The role also maintains treatment records, educates team members about chemical dependency and health, collaborates with treatment providers and other relevant parties, and uses referral sources and community resources to support treatment. Work must remain within the scope of the counselor’s competence and licensure. The counselor also assists with program development and provides clinical oversight to Licensed Addiction Counselors.

Requirements

Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) in North Dakota.
Complete 40 hours of continuing education every two years, including diversity and ethics.
Complete annual or bi-annual mandatory trainings.
Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification within six months of hire.
Working knowledge of American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Addiction Counseling preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess the severity of addiction and related issues, including factors that may help or hinder recovery.
Develop individualized treatment plans and deliver interventions to guide and support behavior change.
Plan and provide treatment and continuous assessment through individual treatment, therapy groups, and case management.
Document and maintain treatment records, including assessments, summaries, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
Educate other team members about chemical dependency and health.
Collaborate in treatment planning and client support with other treatment providers, primary care providers, and legal officials when needed.
Use knowledge of referral sources and community resources available to support treatment.
Perform work within the scope of individual competence and licensure.
Assist with program development and provide clinical oversight to Licensed Addiction Counselors.