Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LADC)

Center For Alcohol & Drug Treatment•Duluth, MN

9d•$24 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Under indirect supervision, the Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor provides substance use disorder counseling services to individuals, groups, and/or families, as appropriate to the position. The role typically works under indirect guidance from a clinical professional in a paraprofessional staff environment. Duties are governed by Center for Alcohol & Drug Treatment policies and procedures and applicable licensing regulations. The position is designated as day shift and in-person.

Requirements

Must be a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC), hold a temporary permit (ADC-T), or be exempt from licensure under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 148F.
Must document competence in screening for and working with mental health problems through a 12-hour education program and experience.
Must be CPR and First Aid certified or obtain certification before direct patient contact.
Must pass background studies issued by the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
Applicants exempt from Minnesota Statutes Chapter 148F must have a bachelor’s degree majoring in Social Work, Nursing, Sociology, Human Services, or Psychology, or be a registered nurse; complete at least 120 classroom hours covering each of the 148F core functions; and complete 440 hours of supervised experience as an alcohol and drug counselor as a student or staff member.
A temporary-permit holder providing chemical dependency treatment must be supervised either by a licensed alcohol and drug counselor assigned by the license holder, with clinical supervision documented at least weekly, or by a Clinical Supervisor approved by the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy, with supervision documented and meeting section 148F.04, subdivision 4 requirements.
Must be able to read, write, and comprehend.

Responsibilities

Provide substance use disorder counseling in accordance with the 12 Core Functions listed in Minnesota Statutes Chapter 148F, including screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, group, individual and family counseling, case management, crisis intervention, client education, referral, reporting, recordkeeping, and consultation with other professionals about client treatment and services.
Follow and support CADT’s philosophy, policies, procedures, and job responsibilities.
Develop and maintain appropriate professional relationships with referral sources and community agencies.
Diagnose substance use disorders.
Meet with families to identify service needs and make appropriate referrals.
Participate in team staffing, staff meetings, and consultations.
Maintain records according to CADT policies and procedures and licensing regulations.
Work as an active and effective member of the treatment team.
Develop skills and knowledge regarding substance use disorders and participate in activities that advance the field of substance use disorder treatment.
Maintain a professional demeanor within the agency and community.
Participate in training sessions and workshops to enhance treatment skills, as appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $1,000 for ADC-Ts and $2,000 for LADCs.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Health insurance with an 80% employer contribution toward the lowest-cost Gold Plans.
Dental and vision coverage options.
Paid time off.
10 paid holidays each year.
Dedicated paid time for professional development and continuing education.
401(k) and Roth IRA with a 4% employer base contribution and an additional 4% employer match.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Employer-covered short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Accidental and critical illness insurance coverage.
Health Savings Account available for eligible plans.
On-the-job training.
Paid continuing education time and funding.
Tuition assistance for higher education.
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Minnesota State Programs.
Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counseling and support.
Family and medical leave in accordance with state and federal laws.
Paid bereavement, jury duty, and military leave.