Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LADC)

Center For Alcohol & Drug Treatment•Duluth, MN

2d•$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 in accordance with the expectations of the position. The counselor typically works under the indirect guidance of a clinical professional within a paraprofessional staff environment. The role provides services defined by the 12 Core Functions in Minnesota Statutes Chapter 148F, including screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, individual/group/family counseling, case management, crisis intervention, client education, referral, reports, recordkeeping, and consultation with other professionals. The position works as part of the treatment team, maintains professional relationships with referral sources and community agencies, and follows the Center’s philosophy, policies, procedures, and applicable licensing regulations. The position is in-person and is normally performed in a typical office setting. The environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks requiring basic safety precautions; blood or body fluids may rarely be encountered. Noise is generally quiet to moderate. Limited physical effort is required, with regular talking, listening, standing, walking, and handling, grabbing, and feeling objects. Occasional activities include sitting, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The position requires reading, writing, comprehension, and specified near, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, as well as the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. The role is performed under the direct supervision of the Treatment Director, Clinical Supervisor, Assistant Medical Director, and the policies and procedures governing activity at the Center for Alcohol & Drug Treatment. The Center’s mission is to improve personal, family, and community health through addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery services. A sign-on bonus is available: $1,000 for ADC-Ts and $2,000 for LADCs.

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.
For individuals exempt from Minnesota Statutes Chapter 148F: a bachelor’s degree with a major in Social Work, Nursing, Sociology, Human Services, or Psychology, or registration as a nurse; at least 120 classroom-instruction hours covering each core function listed in Chapter 148F; and 440 hours of supervised experience as an alcohol and drug counselor, as a student or staff member.
For individuals with a temporary permit, chemical dependency treatment services must be provided under the required supervision: either an LADC assigned by the license holder with clinical supervision documented at least weekly, or a Clinical Supervisor approved by the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy with documented supervision meeting section 148F.04, subdivision 4.

Responsibilities

Provide substance use disorder counseling services in accordance with the 12 Core Functions stated in Minnesota Statutes Chapter 148F, including screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, counseling, case management, crisis intervention, client education, referral, reports, recordkeeping, and consultation regarding 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 policy and procedures and licensing regulations.
Work as an active and effective member of the treatment team.
Increase 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.
May participate in training sessions and workshops to enhance treatment skills.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $1,000 for ADC-Ts and $2,000 for LADCs.
Health insurance with an 80% employer contribution toward the lowest-cost Gold Plans.
Dental and vision insurance 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 plus an additional 4% employer match.
Employer-paid life insurance.
100% employer coverage for short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Accidental and critical illness insurance.
Health Savings Account available for eligible plans.
On-the-job training.
Paid continuing education training, including paid time and funding.
Tuition assistance for higher education.
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Minnesota State Programs.
Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling and support services.
Family and medical leave in accordance with state and federal laws.
Paid bereavement, jury duty, and military leave.