Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Jobtailor; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Minnesota is seeking a licensed addiction counselor to assess, plan, and guide recovery for patients. The role involves creating individualized treatment plans, delivering interventions, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and Minnesota licensure (LADC or ADC-T), with ongoing CEU requirements and BLS certification within six months of hire. Work may involve adolescent assessments and treatment as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• In Minnesota, must have one of the following: Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) or Alcohol and Drug Counselor - Trainee (ADC-T).
• Requires completion of 40 hours of continuing education every two years, including diversity and ethics.
• Completion of annual/bi-annual mandatory trainings.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification within six months of hire.
• May provide adolescent assessment and treatment to patients aged 13 and older; additional qualifications required to treat adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Assess the severity of addiction and related issues to support recovery.
• Develop individualized treatment plans specific to patient issues.
• Deliver treatment interventions to guide and support behavior change.
• Plan and provide treatment and continuous assessment through individual treatment, therapy groups, and case management.
• Document and maintain treatment records, including assessments, summaries, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Serve as a primary source of education to other team members regarding chemical dependency and health.
• Collaborate with treatment providers, primary care providers, and legal officials in treatment planning and patient support when needed.
• Use referral sources and community resources to support treatment.
• Perform work duties within the scope of individual competence and licensure.
• May provide adolescent assessment and treatment to patients aged 13 and older; additional qualifications required to treat adolescents

Skills

Addiction Assessment

Treatment Planning

Case Management

Therapy Group Facilitation

Documentation And Record Keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree

LADC or ADC-T licensure (Minnesota)

Job description

Assess the severity of addiction and related issues that may help or hinder recovery
Develop individualized treatment plans specific to patient issues
Deliver treatment interventions to guide and support behavior change
Plan and provide treatment and continuous assessment through individual treatment, therapy groups, and case management
Document and maintain treatment records, including assessments, summaries, progress notes, and discharge summaries
Serve as a primary source of education to other team members regarding chemical dependency and health
Collaborate with treatment providers, primary care providers, and legal officials in treatment planning and patient support when needed
Use referral sources and community resources to support treatment
Perform work duties within the scope of individual competence and licensure
May provide adolescent assessment and treatment to patients aged 13 and older

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• In Minnesota, must have one of the following: Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) or Alcohol and Drug Counselor - Trainee (ADC-T)
• Requires completion of 40 hours of continuing education every two years, including diversity and ethics
• Completion of annual/bi-annual mandatory trainings
• Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification within six months of hire
• May provide adolescent assessment and treatment to patients aged 13 and older; additional qualifications required to treat adolescents

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in addiction assessment, individualized treatment planning, and delivering effective interventions. Proficient in documentation and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to support patient recovery and education.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Licensed Alcohol And Drug Counselor (LADC)
• Individualized Treatment Planning
• Behavior Change Interventions
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CertificationAdolescent Assessment And Treatment

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Addiction Assessment
• Treatment Planning
• Case Management
• Therapy Group Facilitation
• Documentation And Record Keeping

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Education And Training
• Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• Alcohol And Drug Counselor - Trainee (ADC-T)
• Continuing Education In Diversity And Ethics

Industry Keywords

• Chemical Dependency
• Patient Support
• Community Resources
• Legal Officials Collaboration