Chemical Health Assessor Counselor/Ladc

Park Avenue Center (PAC) provides culturally-specific chemical dependency care in the heart of Minneapolis. A top-rated employer, PAC seeks to empower people to improve their lives and to be a place where employees want to work.

PAC is seeking a Chemical Health Assessor Counselor to work in a positive work environment with a team of supportive professionals.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct Chemical Health assessments, on or off-site, meeting Minnesota Statute Chapter 245G standards for referral recommendations and appropriate document completion
• Perform facility intake duties in a fast-paced environment
• Provide support and intervention in crisis situations
• Maintain all required correspondence with the Hennepin County review team, treatment facilities, child protection workers, probation officers, collateral contacts, and managed care organizations as applicable
• Complete funding approvals to support referral recommendations as necessary
• Sign and adhere to all requirements outlined in Hennepin County's Memorandum of Agreement
• Attend Hennepin County assessor meetings monthly

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated competence in screening for and working with clients with co-occurring disorders. Knowledge of human behavior and performance; learning and motivation; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
• Knowledge of MN Statute Chapter 245G and licensing and its application to the department and company's policy and procedures
• Professional and ethical interactions and boundaries with staff and clients, while following a strict code of ethics
• Ability to work, plan, organize, and evaluate work in alignment with company values, goals, policies and procedures
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Capacity to work both independently and cooperatively with two related, but separate teams

Required qualifications:

• Must be a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) or be able to obtain an Alcohol and Drug Counselor Temporary permit (ADC-T)
• Must obtain and maintain required continuing education units and training
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be free of chemical use for at least two years preceding hire

Preferred qualifications:

• Knowledge of MN Statute Chapter 245G and licensing preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and electronic medical record programs.

Benefits:

• 120 hours PTO accrued in year one
• 4% 401k match after 6 months
• Company-paid CEUs and License Renewal
• Employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability, contribution to medical
• Access to dental, vision, voluntary life, and voluntary long-term disability

Environment/Work Setting:

The Chemical Health Assessor Counselor works in a substance abuse co-occurring disorders treatment facility with clients who may have chemical dependency, mental health diagnoses, and/or emotional instability.

Job Type: Full-time, benefit eligible, Monday - Friday days with flexible schedule available

Pay: $52,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year DOQ.

Park Avenue Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance.