Work at Park Avenue Center in a SUPPORTIVE and NURTURING environment!
Our mission is to EMPOWER PEOPLE TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES which we accomplish by living our core values of: CLIENTS FIRST - OWN IT - BELIEVE IT - GET BETTER - GOT YOUR BACK
We strive 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:
Under the direction of the Chemical Health Assessor Supervisor, 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
- Participate in regular supervision meetings with the Chemical Health Assessor Supervisor
- Work alongside peers to offer and receive support when needed
- 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
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 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 position offering a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, voluntary life insurance, company paid life insurance and short-term disability, 401k with company match, and a generous PTO package. Supervision for mental health licensure is also available.
Park Avenue Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer