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Job description
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.
nPAC 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.
nEssential Functions:
nnnConduct chemical health assessments, on or off-site, meeting Hennepin County Rule 25 and Minnesota Statute, Chapter 245G standards to make appropriate referral recommendations
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nnMaintain all required correspondence with the Hennepin County review team, treatment facilities, child protection workers, probation officers, collateral contacts, and managed care organizations as applicable
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nnComplete funding approvals to support referral recommendations as necessary
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nnSign and adhere to all requirements outlined in Hennepin County's Memorandum of Agreement
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nnComplete assessments within seven (7) calendar days of initiation while ensuring accurate, detailed, and timely documentation, reflecting every attempt to contact concerned persons
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nnMaintain a positive, professional and ethical demeanor with clients and within the community while following a strict code of ethics
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nnAttend minimum required Hennepin County monthly assessor meetings
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nnParticipate in regular supervision meetings with the Chemical Health Assessor Supervisor
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nnWork alongside peers to offer and receive support when needed
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n nKnowledge/Skills/Abilities
nnnMust demonstrate competence in screening for and working with clients with co-occurring disorders; through education, training and experience
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nnKnowledge of MN Statute Chapter 245G and licensing and its application to the department and company's policy and procedures
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nnAbility to work in alignment with company values, goals, policies and procedures
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nnAbility to establish and maintain effective and cooperative relationships with co-workers
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nnAbility to establish priorities, manage projects, and meet deadlines
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nnAbility to maintain excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills in English
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nnAbility to work both independently and as part of a team
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nnProficiency in Microsoft Office programs and electronic medical record program; or ability to obtain efficiency after training
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n nRequired qualifications:
nnnMust be a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) or be able to obtain an Alcohol and Drug Counselor Temporary permit (ADC-T
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nnMust complete Hennepin County Rule 25 Assessment training prior to or immediately following hire
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nnMust obtain and maintain required continuing education units and training
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n nBenefits:
nnn120 hours accrued in year one
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nn4% 401k match after 6 months
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nnCompany-paid training,
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nnEmployer-paid life insurance and short-term disability, contribution to medical,
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nnAccess to dental, vision, voluntary life, and voluntary long-term disability.
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n nEnvironment/Work Setting:
nThe 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.
nJob Type: Full-time, benefit eligible, Monday - Friday days.
nPay: $56,000.00 - $64,000.00 per year DOQ.
nPark 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.
Worksite address
minneapolis, MN, 55400, US
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