Licensed Addiction Counselor
Licensed Addiction Counselor
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Job Description
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastestgrowing notforprofit health systems in the United States. Were proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Salary Range: $21.50 $34.50SignOn Bonus Available!Union Position:
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Join our fantastic interdisciplinary Substance Abuse Disorders team as a Licensed Addictions Counselor!Summary
The Licensed Addictions Counselor provides behavioral treatment and support to help clients or patients recover from addiction and address related issues in emotional social occupational and mental health functioning. Has working knowledge of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria.Job Description
Assesses the severity of addiction and related issues and issues that may help or hinder recovery. Develops individualized treatment plans specific to patient issues and delivers treatment interventions to guide and support behavior change. Plans and provides treatment and continuous assessment through a variety of modalities including individual treatment therapy groups and case management. Documents and maintains treatment records including assessments summaries progress notes and discharge summaries. Serves as a primary source of education to other team members regarding chemical dependency and health. Collaborates with others in the treatment planning and support of patients including other treatment providers primary care providers and legal officials when needed. Has knowledge of referral sources and community resources that are available to support treatment. Performs work duties within the scope of individual competence and licensure. May provide adolescent assessment and treatment to patients aged 13 and older (additional qualifications required to treat adolescents).
Qualifications
Bachelors degree required.
In North Dakota must have the following:
Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC)
If treating adolescents an additional 30 hours of classroom instruction on adolescent development and at least 150 hours of experience. Requires completion of 40 hours of continuing education every two years including diversity and ethics and completion of annual/biannual mandatory trainings.
Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification within six months of hire.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
