Licensed Addiction Counselor - Adult

Overview

Lake Region Behavioral Health Clinic – Devils Lake, ND. The home base for this position could be located in Rolla or Devils Lake. The Addiction Counselor role supports ND Department of Health & Human Services in ensuring access to high-quality healthcare, prevention, effective treatment, and recovery.

Services are provided in homes and communities; travel is a norm. A state fleet vehicle will be available for use when traveling to clients.

• Sign-on bonus may be available up to $13,000 and/or moving expenses up to $5,000.
• Total Rewards: a strong and competitive rewards package to support health and family.

• Complete level of care screenings and assist in developing integrated service plans.
• Provide short-term individual, family, and group counseling; crisis intervention and risk assessments in office, community, and on-call.
• Provide education and consultation to families, community, interns, and residents.
• Work in homes and communities to deliver rehabilitative, person-centered services; travel is a norm.

• To be considered:
  Addiction Counselor requires a bachelor's degree in Addiction Counseling, Addiction Studies, Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology, AND current licensure as an Addiction Counselor (LAC) by the North Dakota Board of Addiction Counseling Examiners.
• If unable to fill with a Licensed Addiction Counselor, we would consider filling as Addiction Tech. Minimum qualifications include having completed all but two academic courses required for the addiction counseling field in a bachelor's or master's degree program; must complete all coursework, training, and/or tests and obtain an addiction counselor license from the North Dakota Board of Addiction Counseling Examiners within two years of hire.
• Valid drivers license and successful completion of the assigned defensive driving course during new-hire orientation.

ND HHS strives to make North Dakota the healthiest state in the nation by reinforcing the foundations of well-being: physical, economic, and behavioral. The agency delivers services with dignity and respect, supported by a large team and funding from multiple sources. The North Dakota EEO and related statements apply.

• Resume must demonstrate how minimum qualifications are met; all materials must be received by the closing date at 11:59 pm.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer sponsor ships.
• ND HHS participates in E-Verify.
• A copy of qualifying degrees, transcripts, and any applicable certifications/licensure must be provided at interview.
• Contact Laura Waagen at lawaagen for more information or accommodations.

Employing Unit: ND HHS - Lake Region Behavioral Health Clinic

Telephone:

TTY: (text); (voice)

The State of North Dakota and this agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age, or disability in employment or provision of services. Smoking is prohibited in all state employment locations as required by law.