Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Mental Health Resources • Fridley, MN

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About The Position

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) 4-Day Work Week Option Available Location: Fridley Salary Range: $61,229.00 - $73,474.80 annually We are committed to providing salary ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations. Mental Health Resources, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. See what employees have to say about working at MHR! www.mhresources.org/careers Are you an LADC looking to work in a progressive, person-centered, anti-racist, LGBTQIA-friendly, trauma-informed, non-12 step environment that promotes the health of the whole person and does not discharge people for engaging in the behavior that brought them to the program in the first place? Would you like the option to work 4 days a week? If so, this job may be a good fit for you. Under the direction of the LADC Supervisor (Treatment Director), the LADC provides direct services to individuals with substance use disorders (many of whom may also have a mental illness.) The LADC also receives clinical/program supervision/oversight from the Treatment Director and from the Consulting Mental Health Professional during staff/clinical review meetings. This position will focus primarily on providing outpatient treatment to help individuals reach their goals in the recovery process. The duties include providing both group and individual treatment/rehabilitation to adults at the outpatient program. A few of the benefits offered by MHR: 4 Day Work Week Option. Intensive two-week initial orientation program AND on-going in-house training program. Health insurance (including family health coverage) with employee costs in the top 6% of most affordable health care options. Competitive dental insurance. Automatic enrollment in retirement plan after 1 year with up to 3% contribution. 9 paid holidays and 18 days accrued PTO during your first year. Annual merit-based salary increases. MHR is looking for candidates who are Spanish speaking, Hmong speaking, and Somali speaking. You may receive$1000 salary bonus for passing the language proficiency exam. MHR is committed to working towards racial equity and combating racism. MHR is a tobacco free workplace promoting health & wellness for the individuals we serve and our employees.

Requirements

• Must be licensed as a LADC from the state of Minnesota and must comply with rules adopted under Minnesota statutes, chapter 148C.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment and rehabilitative services to individuals using cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, psychological rehabilitation, and incorporation of harm reduction and person-centered principles.
• Conducting groups that include group counseling, skills training, peer support, daily living skills, health related issues, mindfulness, and psycho educational groups.
• Provide individual services that address a variety of needs determined by the unique circumstances of the individuals served that may include family counseling, talk therapy, trauma therapy, and other social service functions.
• Provide outreach, monitoring, transition services and assistance with needs as clinically indicated to the individual which may include driving individuals in your vehicle as needed.
• Conduct and or coordinate a comprehensive assessment of the individual’s substance use and mental health problems according to 245G guidelines.
• Complete an individual treatment plan with the person based on the assessment and the individual’s recovery goals that complies with program regulations.
• Complete discharge summaries according to program policy/ 245G regulation.
• Communicate with all other relevant others to ensure services are well coordinated.
• Completes all required written documentation according to program policy/245G regulation.
• Participates in staff meetings, all required in-service training, and meetings with clinical supervisor.
• Attends in-service training as required by MHR for this position.

Benefits

• 4 Day Work Week Option
• Intensive two-week initial orientation program AND on-going in-house training program
• Health insurance (including family health coverage) with employee costs in the top 6% of most affordable health care options
• Competitive dental insurance
• Automatic enrollment in retirement plan after 1 year with up to 3% contribution
• 9 paid holidays and 18 days accrued PTO during your first year
• Annual merit-based salary increases
• You may receive$1000 salary bonus for passing the language proficiency exam

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees