Chemical Health Assessor (LADC or ADC-T)

Park Avenue Center (PAC) provides culturally-specific chemical dependency care in the heart of Minneapolis. A top-rated employer, PAC seeks to empower people to improve their lives and to be a place where employees want to work.

PAC is seeking a Chemical Health Assessor to join our Client Access Team and work in a positive work environment with a team of supportive professionals. This position works directly with the client to complete Rule 25 and Chemical Health Assessments and make appropriate referral recommendations.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct chemical health assessments, on or off-site, meeting Hennepin County Rule 25 and Minnesota Statute, Chapter 245G standards to make appropriate referral recommendations
  
• Maintain all required correspondence with the Hennepin County review team, treatment facilities, child protection workers, probation officers, collateral contacts, and managed care organizations as applicable
  
• Complete funding approvals to support referral recommendations as necessary
  
• Sign and adhere to all requirements outlined in Hennepin County’s Memorandum of Agreement
  
• Complete assessments within seven (7) calendar days of initiation while ensuring accurate, detailed, and timely documentation, reflecting every attempt to contact concerned persons
  
• Maintain a positive, professional and ethical demeanor with clients and within the community while following a strict code of ethics
  
• Attend minimum required Hennepin County monthly assessor meetings
  
• Participate in regular supervision meetings with the Chemical Health Assessor Supervisor
  
• Work alongside peers to offer and receive support when needed

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Must demonstrate competence in screening for and working with clients with co-occurring disorders; through education, training and experience
  
• Knowledge of MN Statute Chapter 245G and licensing and its application to the department and company’s policy and procedures
  
• Ability to work in alignment with company values, goals, policies and procedures
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative relationships with co-workers
  
• Ability to establish priorities, manage projects, and meet deadlines
  
• Ability to maintain excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills in English
  
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and electronic medical record program; or ability to obtain efficiency after training

Required qualifications:

• Must be a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) or be able to obtain an Alcohol and Drug Counselor Temporary permit (ADC-T
• Must complete Hennepin County Rule 25 Assessment training prior to or immediately following hire
• Must obtain and maintain required continuing education units and training

Benefits:

• 120 hours accrued in year one
• 4% 401k match after 6 months
• Company-paid training,
• Employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability, contribution to medical,
• Access to dental, vision, voluntary life, and voluntary long-term disability.

Environment/Work Setting:

The Chemical Health Assessor works in a substance abuse co-occurring disorders treatment facility with clients who may have chemical dependency, mental health diagnoses, and/or emotional instability.

Job Type: Full-time, benefit eligible, Monday - Friday days.

Pay: $52,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year DOQ.

Park Avenue Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance.