LADC or ADCT - St Louis Park or Minneapolis

For nearly 70 years, Wayside has been a leading provider of comprehensive care for women with substance use disorder, trauma and mental health needs.

We also focus on children and families with our family-centered services to stabilize and break the cycle for future generations. In joining the Wayside team, you will become part of an ethical, compassionate, innovative staff that works together to empower women, children and families in our community. Wayside is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diverse candidates to apply.

We are looking for employees who are:

• Passionate for our mission
• Client-focused
• Strong with interpersonal skills, a team player
• Calm under pressure
• A problem solver

In exchange, we will empower you with:

• Health, Dental and Vision benefits
• Company paid long-term and short-term disability, and life insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Retirement savings plan with employer match (4% match after 1 year of employment)

As a full-time LADC, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of women, children, and their families throughout Minnesota. 
Salary 60K-68K DOQ with a $2,000 Hiring Bonus!
Full time counselor position M-F 40 hours/week
About this position: A counselor at Wayside provides individual and group counseling services as well as assessment services for women at Wayside’s co-occurring treatment programs in accordance with 245G guidelines.
Counselors report to Clinical Supervisors and Treatment Directors
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effectively manage a case load of women with co-occurring disorders.
• Provide direct services to clients including interviewing clients, intake, assessment, treatment/aftercare planning, individual and group counseling, and monitoring/evaluating client progress.
• Facilitate counseling groups; educational groups; conduct family meetings when possible.
• Maintain accurate, timely and complete records, including but not limited to documenting client assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, continuing care plans and discharge summaries.
• Complete direct access assessments and updates as needed.
• Maintain on-going communication with referral sources, including written progress reports and phone communication.
• Role model behavior, which is consistent with and supportive to people in recovery from substance use disorders. Such behavior will include upholding ethical standards, reliable attendance and adhering to the mission of Wayside Recovery Center.
• Attend commencements and client events as scheduled.
• Identify available resources and refer clients to appropriate community services.
• Facilitate client access to community resources.
• Serve as a liaison to and/or provide in-services to substance use disorder and other related community service agencies as directed.
• Assist with the training and development of interns as directed.
• Participate in in-services, workshops, coursework, and other continuing education relative to quality client care.
• Provide crisis intervention/evaluation as needed.
• Participate in weekly multidisciplinary staff meetings.
• Participate in on-site clinical supervision.
• Work and collaborate with all teams.
• Follow all 245G guidelines.
• Maintain client confidentiality in accordance with state guidelines and HIPAA requirements, in addition to a working understanding of CRF-42. 
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• ADC-T or LADC with license in good standing or dual licensed with mental health licensure or pre-licensure (LAMFT/LMFT, LGSW/LICSW, LPC/LPCC). Preference will be given to candidate with experience with mental health and trauma-informed care.

• Three to five years clinical experience desirable.
• Experience with mental health and trauma informed care
• Must be able to pass DHS background study and be free of communicable disease.
• Demonstrated ability to time manage and work effectively with women of diverse economic and cultural backgrounds.
• Organizational and excellent computer skills essential.

• Strong attention to detail with problem solving skills
• Well organized and self-directed who is also a team player.
• Microsoft Outlook/Office experience required.
• Need current Minnesota driver’s license with good driving record.
• No DWIs in last three years; No more than three moving violations/accidents in past three years.
• Reliable transportation. 
• Must be able to demonstrate an ability to be responsive in an effective manner, while maintaining a warm and supportive atmosphere. 
• Understanding of HIPPA and Mandated Reporting laws.
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be able to climb stairs
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.