Licensed Addiction Counselor - Chemical Dependency - Military veterans preferred

2024-05-15
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  full-time   employee


Fargo
North Dakota
58126
United States

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 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:
40

Salary Range: $21.50 - $34.50NEW Sign-On Bonus Available!

Union Position:
No

Department Details

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 client 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 clients, 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.

Qualifications
Bachelor's 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)

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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