Substance Abuse Residential Counselor Ladc

ON-SITE LAC / LICENSED ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELOR, LADC or ADC-T

Seeking a LADC for residential. LAC's also welcomed, with plans for MN reciprocity. Counselor will provide both individual and group counseling Monday-Friday. The LAC/LADC must be at least 21 years old and free of chemical use problems for at least two years immediately preceding their hiring and must sign a statement attesting to the fact. The LAC/LADC’s report to the Program and Treatment Directors, as well as the LPCC(s) for monitoring client mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health.

Qualifications:

(a) An alcohol and drug counselor must either be licensedor exempt from licensure under chapter 148F.

(b) An individual who is exempt from licensure under chapter 148F, must meet one of the following additional requirements:

(1) completion of at least a baccalaureate degree with a major or concentration in social work, nursing, sociology, human services, or psychology, or licensure as a registered nurse; successful completion of a minimum of 120 hours of classroom instruction in which each of the core functions listed in chapter 148F is covered; and successful completion of 440 hours of supervised experience as an alcohol and drug counselor, either as a student or a staff member;

(2) completion of at least 270 hours of drug counselor training in which each of the core functions listed in chapter 148F is covered, and successful completion of 880 hours of supervised experience as an alcohol and drug counselor, either as a student or as a staff member;

(3) current certification as an alcohol and drug counselor or alcohol and drug counselor reciprocal, through the evaluation process established by the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse, Inc.;

(4) completion of a bachelor's degree including 480 hours of alcohol and drug counseling education from an accredited school or educational program and 880 hours of alcohol and drug counseling practicum; or

(5) employment in a program formerly licensed under Minnesota Rules, parts 9530.5000 to 9530.6400, and successful completion of 6,000 hours of supervised work experience in a licensed program as an alcohol and drug counselor prior to January 1, 2005.

(c) An alcohol and drug counselor may not provide a treatment service that requires professional licensure unless the individual possesses the necessary license. For the purposes of enforcing this section, the commissioner has the authority to monitor a service provider's compliance with the relevant standards of the service provider's profession and may issue licensing actions against the license holder according to sections 245A.05, 245A.06, and 245A.07, based on the commissioner's determination of noncompliance.

The Alcohol and Drug Counselor must also document competence in screening for and working with clients with mental health problems, through education, training and experience. Must have knowledge of Rule 245G..

Responsibilities and Duties

• Alcohol and Drug Counselor Job Responsibilities
• The Alcohol and Drug Counselor will be responsible for, but not limited to:
• 1) Complete a comprehensive resident evaluation, which consists
• of compilation of information for a the client, client’s family,
• and other referral sources;
• 2) Facilitate individual and group counseling, including family counseling;
• 3) Provide client information regarding chemical awareness, sexuality,
• health problems related to chemical use, HIV and AIDS, and
• tobacco addiction and cessation resources;
• 4) Client intake;
• 5) Completion of assessments (including cultural assessments);
• 6) Planning continuing care and treatment;
• 7) Record keeping and report writing; documentation of
• progress notes;
• 8) Monitoring client performance and providing feedback;

9) At least 25 percent of the counselor’s scheduled work hours will be allocated to indirect services, including documentation of client services, coordination of services with others, treatment team meetings and other duties.

Benefits

This is a full time, on-site, Monday-Friday position. Medical/Dental Insurance is available. IRA, Vacation, holidays and PTO. Other benefits disclosed at interview.

Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• LAC, ADC-T or LADC (Required)