Come work for an Extraordinary Team and a culture that is both supportive and nurturing!

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 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
  • addiction
  • legal involvement
  • homelessness
  • family dynamics
• Clients first programming
  • gender specific
  • African-American specific
  • individualized care
  • complex programs

Position Summary:         

Serves as a primary resource for client intakes across all programs of the organization in addition to facilitating groups and supporting primary counselors when coverage is needed

 Essential Functions:       

• Perform intake duties as assigned by Clinical Supervisor
• Facilitate gender-specific primary, experiential, and education groups and lectures
• Support primary counselors by assisting with paperwork and covering caseloads
• 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 various regularly scheduled meetings
• Participate in weekly supervision meetings with the Clinical Supervisor

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; communication skills in other languages preferred
• 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.

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.