Licensed Alcohol Drug Counselor/ADC-T

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