Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) Full-Time

Company: Nuway
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) (NUWAY - University Counseling Center) #1605NUWAY is currently seeking a License Alcohol and Drug Counselor to work in a full-time capacity at our St. Paul location.Standalone LADC or ADCT Counselors have an annual salary of $70,000 and Dual Licensed Counselors have an annual salary of $90,000Organization OverviewNUWAY Alliance is a nonprofit organization created in 2019 with a mission to provide leadership, innovation, and recovery access in response to national and local trends in behavioral healthcare. It provides overarching leadership and management to NUWAY House, Cochran Recovery Services, The Gables, Arrigoni Housing Support and NUWAY Recovery Foundation. In addition to extremely competitive compensation packages, NUWAY Alliance has best in class benefit offerings for employees including company paid Medical, Dental, Vision, a 403(b)-retirement plan with an extremely generous company match, and much more!LADC Position OverviewThe Counselor plays an important role in the delivery of treatment services to the clients and is responsible for ensuring that all clients receive services as mandated by the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS). The Counselor provides services to support achievement of effective personal development working with clients individually and in group settings to identify and resolve issues including substance use, mental health, personal and/or emotional and family issues. Counselors must be able to maintain client confidentiality in accordance with state and federal guidelines and HIPAA requirements.Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required for LADC:Current LADC LicenseAge 18 or olderDemonstrated working knowledge in the field of substance use disorder and/or mental health, in an addiction treatment facilityPrevious counseling or counseling internship requiredHigh degree of computer literacy including experience using an electronic health records (EHR) systemExcellent written, communication, customer service, and case management skillsAble to pass Minnesota DHS background studyPossess maturity, patience, understanding and empathy with recovering individuals and work with a multidisciplinary teamAbility to relate to people from diverse backgroundsPhysical Demands: Sitting for extended periods of time. Daily use of general office and/or residential facility equipment. Lifting (max 10 pounds), minimal reaching, bending and stooping. Ability to effectively navigate program and office environment such as ascending and descending steps, passing through doorways and entrances, and accessing program/office facilities. Preferred:Additional Licenses: LP, LICSW, LMFT, LPCCBachelor's or master's degree in related fieldSkilled consultant and facilitatorStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong facilitation, negotiation, investigation and mediation skillsThis employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.NUWAY is an Equal Opportunity Employer#INDLADCby Jobble

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