What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Alcohol Drug Counselor/ADC-T position at Momentum Center?
Licensed Alcohol Drug Counseling - L/ADC-T
Momentum offers supervision for ADC-T applicants.
Momentum Center is committed to cultivating an environment of Progress, Action, Growth and Energy. Momentum’s purpose is to provide care and guidance in striving for a brighter future by offering services, structure and support to chemically dependent adult males while promoting honesty, integrity, serenity, and perseverance.
We are 3.1 ASAM level of care; family-owned, relaxed team approach atmosphere, we are both employee and client centered, with 24/7 care employees make a greater impact.
The LADC/ADC-T is responsible for working with our therapeutic treatment program including individual therapy sessions, facilitating group therapy, and working with clients to improve their well-being. This role assists in the development, planning and implementation of strategies for program continuation and growth. Licensed Drug Counselors (LADC/ADC-T) are expected to create, monitor, and alter, as therapeutically necessary, all client treatment plans during their stay at Momentum Center to maximize client potential and to improve client well-being. LADC/ADC-T'S will assist with referring clients to appropriate community resources, as they facilitate the successful transition of clients to recovery-conducive independent living environment.
Requirements:
- Work Schedule: Monday -Thursday 11am-7pm, Friday 8am-12pm
- Mandated reporter.
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Flexible to changing situations.
- Ability to listen, analyze and record information.
- Establish rapport and impart caring and empathy while remaining objective and professional in relationship.
- Sensitivity to client needs.
- Ability to work with all cultures, use culturally competent model.
- Able to solve problems but also able and willing to seek assistance when necessary.
- Must be a team player willing to show flexibility and is self-motivated.
- Collaboration with other agencies.
- Working knowledge of substance use counseling techniques, both individual and group
- Understands various diagnoses in the mental health field and understand recommended treatment for those who need mental health services.
- Will have a basic understanding of different psychotropic medications and possible side effects from those medications.
- Handles multiple priorities.
- Independent discretion/decision making within the scope and responsibility of the position.
- Manages emotions and can make decision under pressure.
- Manages stress appropriately.
- Works alone effectively.
- Works effectively near others and/or in a distracting environment.
- Works effectively with others /teamwork.
- Capable of being on call.
Must haves:
- LADC License or ADC-T temp license
- Cleared MNDHS background study.
- Cleared Physiotherapist background study.
Nice-to-haves:
- Microsoft 365 Experience
- Knowledge/experience with Procentive software.
- First Aid/CPR Certification
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401K
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000
