Job Description
About the Role
Pathfinder Care, based in St. Paul MN, is seeking a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) to provide high-quality, timely substance use assessments across Minnesota. This role is responsible for completing comprehensive assessments, documenting findings, and ensuring appropriate referrals and follow-up to support continuity of care. Assessors play a critical role in access to services and are expected to maintain accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with Minnesota DHS, HIPAA, and 42 CFR Part 2 requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Assessment & Documentation
- Complete comprehensive substance use assessments
- Ensure all assessments are: Clinically sound, fully documented and completed within required timelines (target: within 24 hours of service)
- Accurately document medical necessity and level of care recommendations
- Referral & Follow-Up
- Initiate and document outreach attempts to referred clients in a timely manner
- Provide appropriate referrals based on assessment outcomes
- Follow up on referrals and collateral when applicable
- Maintain clear and accurate documentation of: Contact attempts, client engagement, and referral outcomes
- Workflow & Communication
- Manage assigned assessments and timely referrals
- Utilize Pathfinder systems (Acuity, EHR, phone system) for scheduling, documentation,
- and communication
- Communicate effectively with internal staff and external referral sources
- Ensure all client interactions are professional, timely, and documented
- Compliance & Quality
- Adhere to: Minnesota DHS requirements: HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations, Organizational policies and procedures
- Maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation at all times
- Participate in quality assurance and audit processes as needed
- Minimum Qualifications
- 18 years of age.
- Must be free of chemical use problems for at least the two years immediately preceding hire.
- Must have or obtain 12 hours of training in co-occurring mental health problems training within six months of hire
- Ability to provide individual crisis intervention.
- Must be licensed or exempt from licensure under Minnesota Statutes 245G.
- Must document competence in screening for and working with clients with mental health problems, through education, training, and experience.
- Knowledge and understanding of the implication of this chapter, sections 626.557, and 626.5572, and chapters 254A and 260E.
- Ability to successfully complete MN Department of Human Services background study.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Experience completing Rule 25 / comprehensive assessments
- Familiarity with ASAM criteria and level of care placement
- Experience working with Medicaid/PMAP populations
- Strong documentation and time management skills
- Expectations
- Maintain timely outreach and scheduling practices
- Complete assessments and documentation within established timelines
- Ensure no referral is left without documented follow-up
- Maintain accurate and truthful reporting of all client contact attempts
- Work Structure
- 1099 independent contractor role
- Flexible scheduling based on availability and referral volume
- Remote and/or community-based assessment opportunities
- Pay is based upon each completed assessment.
- Experience:
- SUD assessment: 1 year (Required)
- License/Certification:
- LADC (Required)
Work Location: Remote
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