Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)

This is a 12-month special project position* This position will primarily be working in the community as part of the Mental Health Outreach Team, and will also include some work in the Washington County Jail as part of the Jail Social Work Team. Responsibilities may include: Complete Comprehensive (Chemical Health) Assessment Complete DAANES documentation Develop, write, implement and monitor strength-based individual and family service plans to correct/eliminate identified problems Negotiate and resolve conflicts Collaborate and consult with others (professional staff and community agencies) regarding clients, community services or programs Open and maintain client case records and files according to established standards and timelines Advise clients of possible resources, rights and responsibilities under programs or services Service coordination for treatment including referrals, ongoing communication Implement treatment coordination Secure Behavioral Health Funding for qualified recipients Assessment Referral for Fee for Service (Commercial Insurance) Substance Use Disorder community outreach and coordination Ongoing outreach and care coordination with those that we serve Maintain HIPPA compliance as related to Chemical Health guidelines DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE Experience working for local government Experience completing Comprehensive Chemical Health Assessments Familiarity with DAANES, SSIS and MMIS systems Experience working in a corrections setting Knowledge of local treatment opportunities SELECTION TECHNIQUE: Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top-scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration. HOURS / DAYS: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday with some optional night and weekend work opportunities. Work schedules (hours and days) and location are subject to change based on department needs. ANTICIPATED HIRING RATE: $72,675.20-$99,153.60 Annually E-Verify Participation: Washington County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Washington County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Washington County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9. E- Verify Participation Poster Right to work PosterThe Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor will work closely with the Washington County Jail and the Adult Services team in Community Services in Washington County. The LADC Position will complete Comprehensive Chemical Health Assessments, offer Service Coordination for treatment, and complete referrals as needed. This position will also be part of a larger scale Community Outreach effort to engage with individuals and families that are in both high risk and underserved communities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Health or related field or equivalent, AND two years of experience as a License Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) licensure. Must have LADC licensure at time of hire. Additional requirements for specific unit assignments will be identified when a vacancy occurs. CORE COMPETENCIES, JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL JOB PERFORMANCE   Core Competencies outline essential business and professional, supervisory and leadership and work traits necessary to perform this job. Support and prioritize a welcoming and respectful workplace that fosters diversity and encourages contributions from all individuals. Provide inclusive and equitable service to all members of the community with dignity and respect. Demonstrate support for the County's diversity, equity and inclusion program. Ability to initiate and engage in conversation with community members and individuals in incarceration    Promotes a culture of continuous quality improvement in the workplace. Demonstrates knowledge of, or ability to learn, quality/continuous improvement. Demonstrates knowledge of interviewing techniques and skills at conducting interviews. Demonstrates knowledge of relevant laws, policies and resources. Demonstrates knowledge of social and economic problems and family systems. Demonstrates knowledge of legal and court proceedings. Demonstrates ability to assess vulnerabilities and strengths of individuals and families. Demonstrates ability to develop clear and reasonable services and plans. Demonstrates ability to coordinate implementation of services and plans with families, other agencies and the community at large. Demonstrates ability to apply previously acquired knowledge and skills to complex situations. Complete Comprehensive (Chemical Health) Assessment Complete DAANES documentation Develop, write, implement and monitor strength-based individual and family service plans to correct/eliminate identified problems. Negotiate and resolve conflicts. Collaborate and consult with others (professional staff and community agencies) regarding clients, community services or programs. Open and maintain client case records and files according to established standards and timelines. Advise clients of possible resources, rights and responsibilities under programs or services. Service coordination for treatment including referrals, ongoing communication Implement treatment coordination Secure Behavioral Health Funding for qualified recipients Assessment Referral for Fee for Service (Commercial Insurance) Substance Use Disorder community outreach and coordination Ongoing outreach and care coordination with those that we serve Maintain HIPPA compliance as related to Chemical Health guidelines Performs other duties as assigned. Essential Functions: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14. WORK ENVIRONMENT The LADC will work in the Washington County Jail, in the office as needed for documentation, in the community/Outreach Van and at home, depending on program needs. Semi-sedentary involving office and outside field work. Lifting requirement may include lifting up to 20 pounds. Exposures may include, but not be limited to, disagreeable odors, communicable diseases, bodily fluids, and behavior challenges. Use of general office equipment to include telephone, cell phone, pager, personal computer, laptop computer, electronic recorder, calculator, etc. Additional physical/mental requirements that occur may not be listed above but are inherent in performing the position's essential functions. This job description is intended to describe the kinds of tasks and level of work difficulty being performed by people assigned to this classification. The list of responsibilities is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The County retains the discretion to add or change the contents of this job description at any time.