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No Buggy lists this Licensed Addiction Counselor opportunity in fargo, North Dakota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
POSITION TITLE: LICENSED ADDICTION COUNSELOR
DEPARTMENT: CLINICAL
FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT
$5,000.00 sign-on bonus eligibility applies to this role. Payout schedule will be communicated upon offer.
JOB SUMMARY
This position assesses clients' chemical usage and treatment needs, providing treatment, education and support to the clients and their families to help them develop and maintain sobriety and good health.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
The addiction counselor does not supervise any position.
*Any registered clinical supervisor may be assigned trainees.
BENEFITS
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance (100% premium paid by company)
Health savings account
Life insurance
Generous PTO package
Vision insurance
short term disability
EAP
array of voluntary benefits
9 paid holidays
LAC DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Conduct assessments to determine client treatment needs.
Provide individual and group counseling, using variety of therapeutic techniques, to facilitate and maintain sobriety and wellness, to assist in growth and progress toward completion of treatment plan goals and objectives.
Develop materials for and facilitate client group meetings such as 12 step, relapse prevention, trauma, parenting, spirituality, etc., to assist in sobriety and wellness.
Assess client progress to evaluate success of treatment.
Maintains records and documents on clients and treatment progress as required by Federal, state, insurance/payment provider and ShareHouse standards, regulations, and policies.
Attend and participate in staff meetings to consult with other professional staff to ensure appropriate treatment, programming, and client progress.
Refer clients to and consult with other support services as needed to ensure continued and appropriate treatment.
Conduct administrative duties to include progress notes and documentation, creation, and review of treatment plans, completed in a timely manner according to program-specific policy and procedure, to adhere to applicable state, federal and agency regulations.
Provide and maintain reliable and prompt attendance, with the ability to work the schedule dictated by business necessity, to include evenings, on-call rotation and weekends as needed.
Assign clients drug screens and monitor the results
PERIODIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain contact and communication with outside agencies as needed to ensure open communication and transfer of information.
Participate in on-call rotation to ensure coverage for client needs.
Attend administrative and other meetings as required to maintain and increase awareness of organizational goals and objectives; communicate information as necessary to staff.
Provide leadership in the advocacy of ShareHouse and represent the organization at outside meetings in a positive manner to increase awareness of and generate interest in program.
Serve on committees as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS Requires Bachelor's degree in related discipline such as social work, chemical dependency, counseling or human services
May require Masters' degree in related field, dependent upon specific position requirements and program needs
Required minimum work experience dependent upon position and program.
REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATES Requires current Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counseling certification or Licensed Addiction Counselor certification, depending on state/location/program or
Meet exemptions under applicable Federal/state rules and statutes.
Current Licensed Clinical Independent Social Worker certification or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, dependent upon specific position requirements and program needs. (preferred)
May be required to possess and maintain valid driver license and be able to be insured according to company insurance standards.
TELEHEALTH EXPECTATIONS Complete training as assigned related to telehealth expectations and etiquette
Designated work area conducive to providing therapeutic services and client confidentiality
Compliance with IT related requests, working devices/equipment and sufficient internet speed
CULTURE FIT
We're committed to creating a culture of transparency and psychological safety. That means we communicate directly and kindly, ask for help when we need it, and celebrate wins big and small. Whether you're in clinical care, admin, or support services you are part of the mission.
At ShareHouse, we're more than coworkers, we're collaborators, advocates, and believers in second chances. We serve individuals and families navigating the challenges of addiction and mental health with heart, respect, and resilience. We believe a healthy workplace fuels healthy outcomes, so we focus on connection, communication, and compassion, both in how we serve our clients, and how we treat each other.
YOU'LL THRIVE HERE IF YOU... Are mission-driven and motivated by meaningful work
See change and feedback as opportunities, not obstacles
Want to grow personally and professionally alongside your peers
Value teamwork and open communication
Enjoy working in a collaborative and mission-driven environment
Bring a positive attitude and help foster a culture of encouragement and respect
CORE VALUES Compassion - We lead with empathy and respect
Integrity - We do the right thing when no one is watching
Connection - We value belonging, empathy, trust, and mutual understating
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation:
Frequently requires: Stooping and bending
Use of color vision and ability to distinguish colors
Pushing and pulling, lifting and carrying up to 15 lbs.
Ability to communicate orally and hear/understand oral communication
Ability to utilize fine motor skills, reach and grasp
Occasionally requires: Standing for up to 1 hour
Pushing and pulling, lifting and carrying over 15 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position works in an environment with few physical discomforts; may occasionally be exposed to drafts, noise, temperature variations and odors.
COMPENSATION range $65,000.00-$84,500.00 (DOE)
*Compensation for this position is based on several factors, including relevant experience, skills, and qualifications. In addition to base pay, ShareHouse offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes generous paid time off (PTO), a robust benefits program, a 401(k) match, and more. We also support financial growth through annual merit-based raises.
Worksite address
fargo, ND, 58126, US
Who can apply
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