Licensed Addiction Counselor - (Sign-On Bonus Eligible)

JOB DESCRIPTION

ShareHouse, Inc. ranked the Best Residential and Outpatient chemical dependency treatment center in the region is seeking a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) for our Assessment Clinic. Experience in chemical dependency is required and mental health treatment is preferred but not required. ShareHouse offers a competitive salary, along with excellent benefits and a culture that fosters creativity and professional growth.

$5,000.00 sign-on bonus eligibility applies to this role. Payout schedule will be communicated upon offer.

Candidates must hold a current Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) license in the State of North Dakota.

LOCATION: FARGO OUTPATIENT CLINIC

SHIFT:

Evening Outpatient (Requires three evenings this position would need to work)

SALARY POSITION: $65,000 - $84,500 per year

BENEFITS

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance (100% premium paid by company)
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Generous PTO package
• Vision insurance
• short term disability
• EAP 
• array of voluntary benefits
• 9 paid holidays 

JOB SUMMARY  
This position assesses clients’ chemical usage and treatment needs, providing treatment, education and support to the clients and their families to help them develop and maintain sobriety and good health.   

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS 

The addiction counselor does not supervise any position. 

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

• Conduct assessments to determine client treatment needs. 

• Provide individual and group counseling, using variety of therapeutic techniques, to facilitate and maintain sobriety and wellness, to assist in growth and progress toward completion of treatment plan goals and objectives. 

• Develop materials for and facilitate client group meetings such as 12 step, relapse prevention, trauma, parenting, spirituality, etc., to assist in sobriety and wellness. 

• Assess client progress to evaluate success of treatment. 

• Maintains records and documents on clients and treatment progress as required by federal, state, insurance/payment provider and ShareHouse standards, regulations, and policies. 

• Attend and participate in staff meetings to consult with other professional staff to ensure appropriate treatment programming and client progress. 

• Refer clients to, and consult with other support services as needed, to ensure continued and appropriate treatment. 

• Conduct administrative duties to include progress notes and documentation, creation, and review of treatment plans, completed in a timely manner according to program-specific policy and procedure, to adhere to applicable state, federal, and agency regulations. 

• Provide and maintain reliable and prompt attendance, with the ability to work the schedule dictated by business necessity, to include evenings, on-call rotation and weekends as needed. 

• Assign clients drug screens and monitor the results   

PERIODIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Maintain contact and communication with outside agencies as needed to ensure open communication and transfer of information.  

• Participate in on-call rotation to ensure coverage for client needs. 

• Attend administrative and other meetings as required to maintain and increase awareness of organizational goals and objectives; communicate information as necessary to staff. 

• Provide leadership in the advocacy of ShareHouse and represent the organization at outside meetings in a positive manner to increase awareness of and generate interest in program. 

• Serve on committees as assigned. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Requires bachelor’s degree in related discipline such as social work, chemical dependency, counseling or human services 

• May require Masters’ degree in related field, dependent upon specific position requirements and program needs 

• Required minimum work experience dependent upon position and program. 

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATES 

• Requires current ND LAC, LCAC or LMAC licensure.

• Meet exemptions under applicable Federal/state rules and statutes. 

• May require current Licensed Clinical Independent Social Worker certification or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, dependent upon specific position requirements and program needs. 

• May be required to possess and maintain valid driver license and be able to be insured according to company insurance standards. 

CULTURE FIT 

We’re committed to creating a culture of transparency and psychological safety. That means we communicate directly and kindly, ask for help when we need it, and celebrate wins big and small. Whether you’re in clinical care, administration, or support services you are part of the mission. 

At ShareHouse, we’re more than coworkers, we’re collaborators, advocates, and believers in second chances. We serve individuals and families navigating the challenges of addiction and mental health with heart, respect, and resilience. We believe a healthy workplace fuels healthy outcomes, so we focus on connection, communication, and compassion, both in how we serve our clients, and how we treat each other. 

YOU’LL THRIVE HERE IF YOU… 

• Are mission-driven and motivated by meaningful work 

• See change and feedback as opportunities, not obstacles 

• Want to grow personally and professionally alongside your peers 

• Value teamwork and open communication  

• Enjoy working in a collaborative and mission-driven environment  

• Bring a positive attitude and help foster a culture of encouragement and respect  

CORE VALUES 

• Compassion — We lead with empathy and respect   

• Integrity — We do the right thing when no one is watching 

• Connection — We value belonging, empathy, trust, and mutual understanding 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation: 

Frequently requires: 

• Stooping and bending 

• Use of color vision and ability to distinguish colors 

• Pushing and pulling, lifting and carrying up to 15 lbs. 

• Ability to communicate orally and hear/understand oral communication 

• Ability to utilize fine motor skills, reach and grasp 

Occasionally requires: 

• Standing for up to 1 hour 

• Pushing and pulling, lifting and carrying over 15 lbs. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 
This position works in an environment with few physical discomforts; may occasionally be exposed to drafts, noise, temperature variations and odors.