Park Avenue Center is a 2018 StarTribune Top Workplace!

Our mission is to Empower People to Improve Their Lives by living our core values of:

Clients First - Own It -  Believe It -  Get Better -  Got Your Back

Our vision: A Place where People Want to Work and Clients Want to Come

WHY PARK:

• We are mental health
  • co-occurring since 2008
  • on-site mental health clinic
  • support beyond treatment
• Our extraordinary team
  • multi-year StarTribune top workplace
  • multidisciplinary
  • dedicated support team
• We get issues
  • mental health
  • adiction
  • legal involvement
  • homelessness
  • family dynamics
• Clients first programming
  • gender specific
  • African-American specific
  • individualized care
  • complex programs

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, Intake Team, the Intake Float Counselor serves as a primary resource for intakes across all programs at Park Avenue Center. Intake Counselors are also responsible for facilitating groups when coverage is needed.

II.        DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Perform intake duties as assigned by Intake Supervisor.
2. Facilitate primary groups, lectures, experiential groups, and educational groups as asked.
3. Support Primary Counselors by assisting with paperwork and covering as needed.
4. Continue to upgrade skills via educational trainings.
5. Maintain professional relationship with clients while following a strict code of ethics.
6. Perform other duties as assigned by the Intake Supervisor and Clinical Supervisors

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must have a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor license under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 245G.11, have the ability to receive a temporary permit, or meet 245G licensing requirements for qualified staff by other means.
2. Counselors exempt under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 148F, must meet one of the following additional requirements: (a) completion of at least a baccalaureate degree with a major or concentration in social work, nursing, sociology, human services, or psychology, or licensure as a registered nurse; successful completion of a minimum of 120 hours of classroom instruction in which each of the core functions listed in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 148F is covered; and successful completion of 440 hours of supervised experience as an alcohol and drug counselor, either as a student or as a staff member; (b) completion of 270 hours of alcohol and drug counselor training in which each of the core functions listed in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 148F, is covered, and successful completion of 880 hours of supervised experience as an alcohol and drug counselor, either as a student, or as a staff member; (c) current certification as an alcohol and drug counselor or alcohol and drug counselor reciprocal, through the evaluation process established by the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse, Inc., (d) completion of a bachelor's degree including 480 hours of alcohol and drug counseling education from an accredited school or educational program and 880 hours of alcohol and drug counseling practicum; or (e) employment in a program formerly licensed under parts 9530.5000 to 9530.6400 and successful completion of 6,000 hours of supervised work experience in a licensed program as an alcohol and drug counselor prior to January 1, 2005.
3. Must demonstrate competence in screening for and working with clients with co-occurring disorders, through education, training, and experience.
4. Must comply with the rules adopted under MN Statutes, Chapter 245G.
5. Must possess good verbal skills and present a positive professional image.
6. At the time of hiring, must be free of chemical use problems for at least the two years immediately preceding and sign a statement attesting to that fact.
7. Must pass a background check through the Minnesota Department of Human Services.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position working Monday - Friday.

We offer a competitive package including generous paid time off, a 401k match up to 4%, employer paid life insurance and short term disability, and a variety of voluntary benefits: medical, dental, vision, voluntary life, and voluntary long term disability.  Supervision is available for those working towards their LPCC and LMFT Licensure.

Park Avenue Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.