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Working Title: Advanced LADC Professional

Job Class: Clinical Program Therapist 3

Agency: Human Services Dept

+ **Job ID** : 84547

+ **Location** : Carlton

+ **Telework Eligible** : No

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 05/13/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 05/19/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Human Services Dept / DHS MAPE State Operated Svcs

+ **Division/Unit** : Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment Services / CARE Carlton Pgm Couns

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift / 8:00am-4:30pm

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

+ **Re-Posting** : Yes

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

** Due to the nature of the program, only FEMALE applicants will be considered **

The Community Addiction Recovery Enterprise (CARE) program in Carlton has a rewarding career opportunity for a leader who is dedicated to helping people who struggle with chemical dependency and substance abuse reclaim their lives. CARE Carlton is a women’s-only facility, specializing in the delivery of treatment for women with chemical dependency. Along with inpatient and outpatient services, the program offers adult learning for clients, such as parenting skills, domestic violence prevention and recovery, healthy relationships, and spirituality.

This position provides advanced professional level independent and integrated counseling and case management for clients with co-occurring disorders (CODs) in a residential treatment setting. This will include development and leadership of an individualized treatment planning process. The Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) guides the multidisciplinary team in the daily functions of treatment for individual clients, is responsible for implementation of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment interventions and oversees the integration of treatment among team members for clients with co-occurring conditions. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a great team and make a great difference in the lives of others.

Responsibilities include:

+ Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the variety of chemical dependency and dual diagnosis treatment activities.

+ Assist in the development and maintenance of a treatment milieu that is therapeutic in nature, as well as fiscally viable.

+ Maintain records and prepare reports on department activities.

+ Participate in assigned meetings.

+ Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff members, public and private agencies, employers, community leaders, and general public.

+ Lead coverage planning for LADC co-workers in their absence and arrange for coverage of own case load when absences are anticipated.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify you must:

+ Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, behavior analysis, or related field; and

+ Licensure as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor in the State of Minnesota

+ Two years of post-bachelor’s degree experience providing behavioral health clinical services including at least 3 of the 5 activities listed below:

+ Delivering psychoeducation and/or behavioral interventions

+ Providing case coordination among multidisciplinary team members

+ Conducting comprehensive assessments

+ Leading development of treatment/support plans as required by program licensure

+ Planning discharge/transition and/or aftercare

OR

+ Master’s degree in psychology, social work, behavior analysis, or related field;

+ Licensure as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor in the State of Minnesota

+ One year of post master’s degree experience providing behavioral health clinical services including at least 3 of the 5 activities listed below:

+ Delivering psychoeducation and/or behavioral interventions

+ Providing case coordination among multidisciplinary team members

+ Conducting comprehensive assessments

+ Leading development of treatment/support plans as required by program licensure

+ Planning discharge/transition and/or aftercare

Preferred Qualifications

+ Knowledge of the civil commitment process

+ Experience working with individuals with co-occurring mental health, substance abuse and or behavioral health disorders

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.