Job Information
Park Avenue Center Alcohol and Drug Counselor-LADC or ADC-T (Full-time, Evenings) in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Come join an Extraordinary Team and work within a culture that is both supportive and nurturing!
Our mission is to Empower People to Improve Their Lives by living our core values of:
Clients First - Own It - Believe It - Get Better - Got Your Back
Our vision is to be A Place where People Want to Work and Clients Want to Come
Position Summary:
Responsible for managing a caseload of clients by providing co-occurring (substance use and mental health) personalized individual, interactive, and group treatment.
Essential Functions:
Conduct individualized client treatment sessions weekly
Facilitate a variety of gender-specific groups including, but not limited to, activity, process, and psycho-educational
Comply with MN Statute Rule 245G requirements regarding timely paperwork and documentation
Provide support and intervention in crisis situations
Maintain a positive, professional and ethical demeanor with clients and within the community while following a strict code of ethics
Participate in multidisciplinary staffing meetings weekly
Participate in weekly supervision meetings with the Clinical Supervisor
Work alongside peers to offer and receive support when needed
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Must demonstrate competence in screening for and working with clients with co-occurring disorders; through education, training and experience
Knowledge of MN Statute Chapter 245G and licensing and its application to the department and company's policy and procedures
Ability to work in alignment with company values, goals, policies and procedures.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative relationships with co-workers
Ability to establish priorities, manage projects, and meet deadlines
Ability to maintain excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills in English
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and electronic medical record system; or ability to obtain proficiency after training
Education/Licensure/Certification:
Must be a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) or have the ability to obtain an Alcohol and Drug Counselor Temporary permit (ADC-T)
Must obtain and maintain required continuing education units and training
Additional information
This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position, working Monday - Friday, evening hours to serve our outpatient clients.
Full-time Counselor annual salary range is $52000 - $65,000 DOQ.
We offer a competitive benefits package including generous paid time off, a training stipend, a 401k match up to 4%, employer paid life insurance and short term disability, and a variety of voluntary benefits: medical, dental, vision, voluntary life, and voluntary long term disability. Park Avenue Center also offers supervision toward mental health licensure.
Park Avenue Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
