Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LADC)

Job Description

Job Description

Why You’ll Love this Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor Job! Are you passionate about helping others navigate life’s toughest challenges? As a Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor you’ll have the unique opportunity to support individuals during one of the most vulnerable—and courageous—moments in their lives.

This position reports to the Counselor Supervisor in the delivery of providing chemical health education and therapeutic interventions to assist client’s recovery relating to chemical health, which includes performing assessments, communicating with personnel throughout the organization utilizing verbal, written and electronic media to ensure accurate client care and efficient revenue collection.

Pay: $66,000 - $75,000 Annually
Shift: Full Time / on site: Latitudes/Tapestry, Saint Paul, MN

Why EOSIS? 

• Time Off: 20 days of paid-time-off + 6 paid holidays
• Insurance: Health, dental, and vision insurance + HSA/FSA, with life and disability benefits for full-time employees.
• Education: Tuition reimbursement and discounted tuition at select colleges
• Future Planning: 401(k) – ROTH and traditional options
• Career Path Opportunities
• Discount with Verizon Cell Phone Plans

Each day, you’ll help rebuild lives by making a real impact on people recovering from addiction and mental health challenges. With approachable leaders who listen, support, and encourage growth, you’ll experience what it means to be rising together in your career. A strong culture of care, where team members look out for one another and stand together through challenges, keeps you rooted in teamwork as you do meaningful, life-changing work.

Ready to help clients build healthy routines and find their path to lasting recovery? Join EOSIS as a full-time Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor in Saint Paul, MN and be a steady source of support and guidance. Apply today and make a difference where it matters most! Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Skilled in performing the 12 core functions:

• Screening
• Intake
• Orientation 
• Assessment
• Treatment planning
• Group and individual counseling
• Case management
• Crisis intervention
• Client education
• Referral 
• Reports and recordkeeping
• Consultations with other professionals regarding client treatment and services
• Knowledge of Minnesota Matrix Six Dimension
• Awareness of cultural diversity and demonstration of sensitivity to various cultural norms and values.
• Assists clients in maintaining county or 3rd party payer mechanisms and for communicating clinical criteria to payers for appropriate services. 
• Obtain authorization for funding.
• Maintain professional license. 
• Will not admit, transfer, or discharge clients, but may be directed to follow through with the process of implementation of the above by the director or designee.
• Provide treatment coordination services, including but not limited to, coordination with others involved in the client's treatment and recovery, and provision of community resources and connections to clients. 
• Attend all staff in services and meetings.

Required Skills REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  
Education:  

• Must document 12 hours of training in co-occurring mental health problems and chemical abuse of dependency that includes competencies related to philosophy, screening, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning, documentation, programming, medication, collaboration, mental health consultation, discharge planning. 
• Ongoing training on of cultural awareness and demonstration of sensitivity to various cultural norms and values. 

Experience:  

• Minimum 1 year experience in a chemical dependency facility or related and 2-3 years related experience required, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. 
• A minimum of two year freedom from chemical abuse problems 

  Licensure/Certification:  

• The individual must have current Minnesota State Licensure as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor meeting all requirements of Minnesota Statue 148F.  

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Must know and understand all rules, regulations, and requirements of the assigned program. 
• Computer literate 
• Strong verbal skills and ability to communicate abstract concepts in a simple format 
• Ability to communicate with a variety of people from diverse cultures, socioeconomic and educational backgrounds. Flexibility to meet a variety of changing priorities 

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENT  

• Social Security Verification: Name must match Social Security number and date of birth 
• Criminal Background Check: Nationwide, federal, state, and multi-county (up to 7 years) 
• Drug and Alcohol Testing: Must pass pre-employment screening; subject to random and post-incident testing if in a safety-sensitive role 
• Employment Verification 
• Education Verification 
• Department of Human Services clearance
• Motor Vehicle Driving Record review if necessary 

WORKING CONDITIONS / WORKING REQUIREMENTS  
Physical Requirements:  

• Extended periods of sitting, 80% of time
• Occasionally reaching for and lifting client charts, 5 lbs, 10% of time
• Heavy Data Entry on computer, 25% of time
• Frequent handling of paperwork, binders, writing
• Cleared Mantoux Screen 

Work Environment:  

• Work is performed across multiple EOSIS treatment sites or intake settings 
• Fast-paced healthcare environment with varying program structures 
• Frequent interaction with clients experiencing substance use and mental health challenges 
• Requires flexibility to support multiple programs, locations, and changing priorities 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

EOSIS (formerly Meridian Behavioral Health) is a leader in behavioral health care and addiction recovery services, with a network of addiction treatment centers in Minnesota