PRN Outpatient Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC)

Universal Health Services; Fargo (ND); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Fargo is looking for a Licensed Addiction Counselor to work in outpatient settings. This role requires ND licensure and a Bachelor’s degree in addiction studies. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, coordinating care, and providing therapy. Candidates must exhibit critical thinking and exceptional communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a team. This full-time position offers an opportunity to make a positive impact in clients' lives with specific duties in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• ND Licensure as an Addiction Counselor required.
• Bachelor’s degree in addiction studies or related field needed.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients for chemical dependency history and document findings.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide group therapy and substance abuse education.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in addiction studies or related field

ND Licensure as an Addiction Counselor

Tools

Microsoft Office products

Job description

Responsibilities

PRN Outpatient Licensed Addiction Counselor!

Prairie St. John’s is seeking an outpatient adult licensed addiction counselor to work with adults in our PHP and IOP levels of care (partial hospitalization program and intensive outpatient). This position is Monday through Friday during regular business hours at our St. Genevieve’s Place building on our campus. There may be limited opportunities to work with children and adolescents in outpatient PHP to assist with clinician coverage. The individual in this role will provide therapy in a group setting.

• The Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) evaluates patients for chemical dependency history and uses this information to document signs; symptoms; physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual implications; and treatment recommendations. The LAC may be asked to speak with other providers and insurance companies to share their observations and recommendations; as well as re-evaluate patients to determine progress at each level of care.
• The LAC develops a plan of treatment; shares the recommendations with members of a multi-disciplinary team for feedback; implements feedback and then implements the treatment plan within the established time frame. The LAC monitors the patient’s adherence to the plan and determines if short term goals are being met.
• The LAC provides group therapy and CD education based on accomplishment of objectives identified in treatment plan. This may include individual and family therapy if ordered.
• The LAC is responsible for coordinating care with referral sources and other providers, as well as treatment and discharge planning. Thorough documentation of assessments, evaluations, therapy notes, contacts made must be made accurately and timely.
• The LAC has a professional duty to warn in cases of child and vulnerable adult protection.

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Qualifications

• ND Licensure as an Addiction Counselor
• Bachelor’s degree in addiction studies or related field
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills; able to react quickly and calmly as part of a team to handle volatile and potentially emergency situations; make effective decisions while in stressful situations and circumstances; and after training, be able to manage disruptive and explosive patients; smoothly and rapidly shift between dissimilar tasks
• Communicate thoroughly and accurately in a professional manner both verbally and in writing. Exceptional interpersonal communication skills are expected.
• Successful employees demonstrate a pleasant upbeat demeanor and a positive attitude.
• Able to use Microsoft Office products.