Co-occurring Counselor (LADC or ADC-T)

Park Avenue Center (PAC) provides culturally-specific chemical dependency care in the heart of Minneapolis. A top-rated employer PAC seeks to empower people to improve their lives and to be a place where employees want to work.

PAC is seeking a Co-occurring Counselor to work in a positive work environment with a team of supportive professionals. Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor the Co-occurring Counselor is responsible for managing a case load of clients by providing co-occurring (chemical and mental health) personalized individual interactive and group treatment.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct individualized client treatment sessions weekly

• Facilitate a variety of gender-specific groups including but not limited to activity process and psycho-educational

• Comply with MN Statute Rule 245G requirements regarding timely and accurate paperwork and documentation

• Provide support and intervention in crisis situations

• Maintain a positive professional and ethical demeanor with clients and within the community while following a strict code of ethics

• Participate in multidisciplinary staffing meetings weekly

• Participate in weekly supervision meetings with the Clinical Supervisor

• Work alongside peers to offer and receive support when needed

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Must demonstrate competence in screening for and working with clients with co-occurring disorders; through education training and experience

• Knowledge of MN Statute Chapter 245G and licensing and its application to the department and companys policy and procedures

• Ability to work in alignment with company values goals policies and procedures.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative relationships with co-workers

• Ability to establish priorities manage projects and meet deadlines

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and electronic medical record system; or ability to obtain proficiency after training

Required qualifications:

• Must be a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) or be able to obtain an Alcohol and Drug Counselor Temporary permit (ADC-T)
• Must obtain and maintain required continuing education units and training
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Benefits:

In-person full-time M-F days with flexible scheduling options.
The wage range is $56000-$68000 based on licensure and experience. We offer a competitive benefits package including generous paid time off a training stipend a 401k match up to 4% employer paid life insurance and short term disability and a variety of voluntary benefits: medical dental vision voluntary life and voluntary long term disability.

Benefits:

• 120 hours PTO accrued in year one increasing to 136 hours in year 2
• 4% 401k match after 6 months
• Company-paid training
• Employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability contribution to medical
• Access to dental vision voluntary life and voluntary long-term disability.

Park Avenue Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race color creed religion national origin sex sexual orientation disability age marital status familial status membership or activity in a local human rights commission or status with regard to public assistance.