Addiction Counselor (LADC) — Impactful Recovery Work

Mn Adult & Teen Challenge; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 57,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

MINNESOTA ADULT & TEEN CHALLENGE seeks an Alcohol and Drug Counselor to deliver treatment services in alignment with DHS requirements. The role includes assessing, planning, and documenting client progress, with emphasis on individual and group counseling for clients with co-occurring mental health issues.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, MN LADC license, ongoing professional development, and the ability to work with clients facing addiction and related challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Current alcohol and drug counseling license in Minnesota.
• Continuing education to maintain license.
• Must be 21+ years old and at least 1 year substance-free.
• Comfort working with individuals facing addiction and mental health challenges.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and modify program design to meet licensure requirements and client needs, with a comprehensive assessment within 5 calendar days.
• Create an individual treatment plan post-assessment, detailing goals and methods.
• Maintain case management notes and treatment documentation with accuracy and timeliness.
• Deliver group and individual counseling for clients with co-occurring disorders.
• Lead groups on addiction and recovery, and provide psychoeducation in lecture style.
• Ensure compliance with DHS regulations and professional ethics.
• Participate in weekly treatment team meetings to review client progress.
• Coordinate with referrals, probation, and social services as needed.
• Prepare discharge summaries for each client at treatment end.

Skills

LADC licensure MN

Communication skills

Case management

Group counseling

ASAM criteria knowledge

Documentation

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

MINNESOTA ADULT & TEEN CHALLENGE seeks an Alcohol and Drug Counselor to deliver treatment services in alignment with DHS requirements. The role includes assessing, planning, and documenting client progress, with emphasis on individual and group counseling for clients with co-occurring mental health issues.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, MN LADC license, ongoing professional development, and the ability to work with clients facing addiction and related challenges.