Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LADC)

Center For Alcohol & Drug Treatment
Duluth, MN
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Role Overview

The individual provides substance use disorder counseling services to individuals, groups, and/or families under indirect supervision. The role involves working under indirect guidance of a clinical professional within the environment of a paraprofessional staff.

What You Will Do

The individual will provide substance use disorder counseling services, diagnose substance use disorders, meet with families to identify needs for services, and participate in meetings. They will also maintain records, work as an active member of the treatment team, and demonstrate interest in increasing skills and knowledge.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in substance use disorder treatment, be willing to increase skills and knowledge, and be able to work effectively as part of a treatment team.

Requirements

  • Must be a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) or have a temporary permit (ADC-T) or be exempt from licensure under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 148F.
  • Must document competence in screening for and working with mental health problems through a 12-hour education program and experience.
  • Must be CPR and First Aid certified or obtain it before direct patient contact.
  • Must pass background studies issued by the Minnesota Department of Human Services.

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus available
  • Comprehensive health insurance with 80% employer contribution
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Paid holidays
  • Development time for professional development and continuing education
  • 401(k) and Roth IRA with 4% employer base contribution and match
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Accidental and critical illness insurance
  • Health savings account (HSA)
  • On-the-job training
  • Paid continuing education (CEU) training
  • Tuition assistance
  • Tuition forgiveness
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Family and medical leave
  • Additional leave benefits
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