Join a Star Tribune multi-year Top Workplace and work within a  nurturing and supportive environment!

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 is to be A Place where People Want to Work and Clients Want to Come

WHY PEOPLE ENJOY WORKING AT 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
  • addiction
  • legal involvement
  • homelessness
  • family dynamics
• Clients first programming
  • gender specific
  • African-American specific
  • individualized care
  • complex programs

Position Summary: Responsible for serving as a primary resource to the clinical team across all programs of the organization which includes, but is not limited to; caseload, lecture, or group coverage.

Essential Functions:       

• Support co-occurring counselors through assistance with paperwork
• Facilitate primary, experiential and educational groups and lectures
• Cover counselor caseloads or perform intakes as directed
• Comply with MN Statute Chapter 245G requirements regarding timely paperwork and documentation
• Provide support and intervention in crisis situations
• Maintain a positive, professional and ethical demeanor with clients and within the community while following a strict code of ethics
• Participate in multidisciplinary staffing meetings weekly
• Participate in weekly supervision meetings with the Clinical Supervisor
• Work alongside peers to offer and receive support when needed

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must demonstrate competence in screening for and working with clients with co-occurring disorders; through education, training and experience
• Knowledge of MN Statute Chapter 245G and licensing and its application to the department and company’s policy and procedures
• Ability to work in alignment with company values, goals, policies and procedures
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative relationships with co-workers
• Ability to establish priorities, manage projects and meet deadlines
• Ability to maintain excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills in English
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and Electronic Medical Record system; or ability to obtain proficiency after training

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Must be a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) or have the ability to obtain an Alcohol and Drug Counselor Temporary permit (ADC-T)
• Must obtain and maintain required continuing education units and training

Additional Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be free of chemical use problems for at least the two years immediately preceding hire
• Must pass a background check through the Minnesota Department of Human Services

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

We offer a competitive package including generous paid time off, company-paid training, 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 seeking mental health licensure.

Park Avenue Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.