Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor Clinical Manager (LADC)

Maplewood, MN

About the position

Northstar Behavioral Health Network is a team of professionals that specialize in serving those battling substance use disorders, specifically Opioid Use Disorder and Stimulant Use Disorder. Also specializing in those needing Intensive Residential Treatment Services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of individual counseling, group counseling, case management, crisis intervention that addresses the goals established on the treatment plan.
• Oversee the documentation of services provided in appropriate client files according to NBHN policies and procedures and standards established by governing bodies.
• Oversee the development of comprehensive treatment plans that meet the individual needs of the client.
• Oversee the completion and documentation of assessments in accordance with NBH policies and procedures and standards established by governing bodies.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings and supervision meetings.
• Conduct weekly individual supervision meetings with clinicians and interns.
• Responsible for disciplinary action in response to employee problems, performance or behavior.
• Oversee and coordinate care with outside providers such as court, Department of Corrections, and other referral sources.
• Oversee the discharge duties in accordance with contracts, licensure standards, and NBH policies and procedures.
• Exhibit knowledge of core competencies in relation to working with co-occurring disorders through continuing education.
• Maintain current knowledge of site and client activities.
• Plan work tasks to coincide with programming requirements.
• Set priorities in monitoring clients, making house rounds, documentation of pertinent information and completion of other assignments.
• Available, in a friendly respectful dignified manner, to clients for questions and other assistance.
• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Highly dependable and can be counted on to work independently.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of program philosophy and policies and procedures.
• Comprehensive understanding of all MN Statutes related to providing services for the population NBHN serves.
• Oversee the completion of intake/admission procedures, orientation of new clients and co-workers.
• Encourage clients to achieve their goals by functioning as a positive role model.
• Serve as a resource for clients through knowledge of services and opportunities in the community.
• Oversee there is accurate documentation of client information in the communications log and completion of other forms.
• Clearly understanding the program mission and how his/her work integrates with and advances the goals of the program.
• Respond to Client conflict resolution, grievances, and clinician disciplinary issues.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Must be licensed by the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
• Must be designated by the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor Supervisor.
• Must know and understand the implications of 245G, sections 245A.65, 626.557, and 626.5572, and Chapter 260E.
• Bachelor degree.
• Must have 3 or more years providing chemical dependency counseling.
• CPR Certification or attain within 30 days.
• Must have two years of freedom from chemical use problems.
• Must pass a State of Minnesota Background Check.
• Must possess a current Minnesota Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to use Microsoft office programs and other computer skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Master degree in a human service field.
• Specialty training such as DBT-SUD, CBT, MI, etc.