Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)

Job DetailsJob Location: Maple Street - Brainerd, MN 56401Position Type: Full-Time/Part-TimeSalary Range: $64,000.00 - $64,000.00 SalaryJob Shift: DayNorthern 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: Complete duties regarding client services including: screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, counseling (group, individual & family), case management, crisis intervention, client education, referral, reports, recordkeeping, and consultation Follow and support the SUDS philosophy, policies, procedures, and job responsibilities Develop and maintain appropriate professional relationships with referral sources and community agencies Diagnose substance abuse disorders Meet with families to identify needs for services and to make appropriate referrals Maintain records according to the SUDS policies and procedures along with co-occurring regulations Work as an active and effective treatment team member May assist in the training of paraprofessionals in performance of clinical duties   Qualifications include: Current, unrestricted license as an LADC in the State of MN Current First Aid and CPR Certification from the American Heart Association or willingness to obtain upon hire At least one year of work experience in direct service to individuals with substance use problems or one year of work experience in the management or administration of direct service to individuals with substance use problems A Bachelor’s degree or three years of work experience in administration or personnel supervision in human services Education or experience in co-occurring disorders Travel is a requirement of this position; ability to operate a motor vehicle along with a valid driver’s license is required.   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