Join Park Avenue Center and work within a supportive and nurturing 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 completing Rule 25 and Chemical Health Assessments  

Essential Functions: 

• Conduct chemical health assessments, on or off-site, meeting Hennepin County Rule 25 and Minnesota Statute, Chapter 245G standards to make appropriate referral recommendations
• Maintain all required correspondence with the Hennepin County review team, treatment facilities, child protection workers, probation officers, collateral contacts, and managed care organizations as applicable
• Complete funding approvals to support referral recommendations as necessary
• Sign and adhere to all requirements outlined in Hennepin County’s Memorandum of Agreement
• Complete assessments within seven (7) calendar days of initiation while ensuring accurate, detailed, and timely documentation, reflecting every attempt to contact concerned persons
• Maintain a positive, professional and ethical demeanor with clients and within the community while following a strict code of ethics
• Attend minimum required Hennepin County monthly assessor meetings
• Participate in regular supervision meetings with the Chemical Health Assessor 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; other languages preferred
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and electronic medical record program; or ability to obtain efficiency 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 complete Hennepin County Rule 25 Assessment training prior to or immediately following hire
• 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 with a rotating Saturday morning requirement.

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