LADC for Hmong Special Populations SUD Program

NORTHERN INTEGRATED HEALTH INC; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Job summary

Northern Integrated Health Inc., doing business as Professional Counseling Centers (PCC), is hiring full-time Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LADC) or ADC-T to serve the Twin Cities metro, primarily in Saint Louis Park, MN, with a future transfer to St. Paul.

The role involves leading groups, providing individual sessions, and completing clinical charting required by DHS. In-person work in Saint Louis Park; full-time, part-time, or internship options may be available depending on

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Hmong and/or Karen; cultural knowledge for Southeast Asian communities.
• Relevant lived experience and cultural competency to serve diverse populations.
• LADC or ADC-T certification (required or preferred per DHS requirements).

Responsibilities

• Lead groups and provide individual counseling sessions.
• Maintain full or partial caseload and participate in staffing.
• Complete clinical charting and DHS-required documentation.

Skills

bilingual English and Hmong/Karen

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance

Northern Intergraded Health (NIH), DBA as Professional Counseling Centers (PCC), is currently hiring full-time Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LADC) or an Alcohol and Drug Counselors (ADCT). PCC is a dual diagnosis and co-occurring outpatient chemical dependency treatment center and 245G clinic. We are located in the Twin Cities Metro area; Saint Louis Park with a future transition to St. Paul, MN. We offer various types of programming, including Intensive Outpatient Treatment with lodging facilities. Counseling is provided by the alcohol and drug treatment counselors, mental health providers, and training doctoral students in psychology. We use an eclectic approach incorporating various techniques and programs like the 12 Step program, cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems, and other evidenced based practices to provide therapy and substance abuse counseling. Additionally, depending on programming, treatment includes mental health lectures, life skills training, and education about neurobiology.

Special Skills and Experiences for this position:

This position supports a program that primarily serves individuals and families from Southeast Asian communities. The program is intended to operate as a Special Populations program specifically designed to address the unique cultural, linguistic, and service needs of these populations and to enhance the delivery of individualized, person-centered treatment planning.

To qualify for this position:

The counselor must be bilingual and demonstrate fluency in English and Hmong and/or Karen. In addition to language proficiency, the counselor must possess relevant lived experience and demonstrated cultural knowledge that supports an understanding of the communities served within both contemporary and historical contexts.

This combination of linguistic proficiency, cultural competency, and relevant lived experience is essential to effectively understand and navigate the distinct cultural perspectives, values, traditions, historical experiences, and service-related needs of the populations served. These qualifications are intended to support the provision of culturally responsive, person-centered services while ensuring that the counselor meets applicable DHS requirements for an individual qualified to provide services within a Special Populations program.

Job expectations:

Open positions can be filled by full-time or part-time employees or contractors that hold LADC or ADC-T certifications that are familiar with the core functions of providing Alcohol and Drug Counseling.

Full-time employees would have a full case load, lead groups, provide individual sessions, complete clinical charting required by DHS, participate in staffing, treatment co-ordination, work some Saturday mornings (rotation).

Full time employees are eligible for Salary, Health and Dental insurance, PTO.

Part-Time employees may have small case load, primarily lead groups, provide some individual sessions, complete clinical charting required by DHS, participate in staffing.

Part-time employees are eligible for PTO.

Work Remotely

Job Types: Full-time (Preferred), Part-Time or Internship options may be available.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance


• Health insurance


• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift


• Monday to Friday


• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Work Location: In person in St Louis Park, MN and in the future transferring to St. Paul, MN

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LADC or ADC-T

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)


• Night Shift (Preferred)