Licensed Addiction Counselor - SUDS
Licensed Addiction Counselor - SUDS
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Job Description
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit 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 - $34.50Sign-On Bonus Available!Union Position:
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Join our fantastic multidisciplinary Substance Use Disorders team! This is a full time position Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with no evenings weekends or holidays.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 or exempt under Minnesota Statutes chapter 148F. Requires completion of 40 hours of continuing education every two years including diversity and ethics and completion of annual/bi-annual mandatory trainings.
In Minnesota must have one of the following:
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)
Alcohol and Drug Counselor - Trainee (ADC-T)
or exempt from licensure under Minnesota Statutes chapter 148F
In North Dakota must have the following:
Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC)
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
