Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) - Northern Pines Mental Health

Description

Northern Pines Mental Health Center is proud to offer competitive wages and an exceptional benefits package!   

We are seeking a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor to join our Substance Use Disorder Services team. The general purpose of this position is to provide co-occurring substance abuse counseling services.

Essential Functions include:

• Conduct screening and intake assessments for new clients
• Conduct treatment planning
• Provide counseling (group, individual & family) to clients
• Provide case management services as needed such as resource planning, community referrals, etc.
• Provide crisis intervention to clients as needed
• Provide education to clients 
• Consult with other professionals regarding client treatment and services; work as part of a collaborative team!

Qualifications include:

• Active LADC license in the State of MN with no restrictions
• Ability to document competence in screening for and working with mental health problems through a 12-hour education/training program and experience
• Must be free from problematic substance use for a period of no less than 2 years and be willing to sign attestation
• Certification in CPR and First Aid

Benefits include:

• Health, Dental, Disability and Life insurance with other additional voluntary options for spousal life, short term disability, accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness plans
• Health Savings account with employer contribution
• 401K with employer match
• Generous paid time off (1st - 3rd year, full-time employees earn 19 days/152 hours per year. Increases with longevity!) 
• Nine holidays observed per year as follows: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day and a Weather Float Day.
• Supportive of time off for a healthy work/life balance 
• Bereavement Pay
• Travel reimbursement
• Paid Supervision if working toward independent clinical licensure

Northern Pines Mental Health Center is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. Please submit a resume and cover letter to apply.

Keywords: LADC, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Mental Health, Chemical Health, Substance Use, Substance Use Disorder Services, Co-Occurring, Bachelor's Degree, Non-profit, Community, Counseling, Therapy, Social Work, Minnesota