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Join Avera as an AACC Addiction Counselor lll and join a mission-driven organization with a great company culture and team environment.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Help patients return to the life they love by joining the Avera Addiction Care Team! Deliver top-quality addiction services.
May be eligible for a Sign on Bonus up to $10,000.
Position Highlights:
- Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!
- Options for Free Health Insurance!
- Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.
- Job Satisfaction: Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve.
- Career Growth opportunities with the largest employer in South Dakota.
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Job Summary
- The Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) is a master’s prepared counselor who is a part of dynamic treatment dedicated to providing effective therapeutic and preventative services to individuals, families, and communities affected by substance use.
- Counselors must be committed to the disease concept while utilizing the 12-step process. Duties include substance abuse screenings, treatment needs assessment, individual/group/family counseling, facilitating treatment and crisis intervention for adolescents and adults affected by substance abuse, addiction, and dual diagnosis issues.
- As part of a multidisciplinary team, counselors develop measurable and patient-centered treatment goals. All counselors and trainees must maintain compliance with documentation requirements pursuant to state, federal and agency regulations.
- This position requires the ability to maintain strict confidentiality pursuant to HIPAA and 42 CFR, Part 2 guidelines and agency policies.
Education and/or Experience
- A Master's Degree is required.
- 2-4 years related experience and/or training is preferred.
- Preferred candidates will have clinical experience facilitating group therapy sessions and providing individual counseling services.
- Preferred candidates will also have experience working with clients having co-occurring addictive disorders in conjunction with mental health conditions.
- Clinical experience with couples and/or family therapy is desired.
License/Certification/Registration
- Licensed Addiction Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Must have completed all academic and work experience requirements for Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC), apply for certification, and successfully pass IC&RC’s Alcohol & Drug Counselor (ADC) Written Examination or must be a LPC or LCSW licensed in the South Dakota Addiction Counselor Trainee recognition status and obtainment of the Licensed Addiction Counselor within 36 months of hire.
- BLS –Basic Life Support
- CPI –Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Licensed Addictions Counselor preferred.
Work Schedule
- Monday – Friday; 80 hours every 2 weeks
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Occasional weekend
- Occasional holiday
- Occasional call time
Pay
The hourly range for this position is listed below. The actual hourly rate is dependent upon experience.
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