Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)

Indian Health Board of Minneapolis Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, FSA benefits

Company paid long term and life insurance

Generous paid time-off

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Job summary

A community health center is seeking a Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LADC) in Minneapolis. The role involves delivering comprehensive alcohol and drug counseling services, managing a caseload, and collaborating with mental health professionals. Ideal candidates should have state licensure and experience in clinical settings, alongside strong communication and organizational skills. The position offers a full-time schedule and a platinum benefits package, emphasizing culturally sensitive care for the community.

Qualifications

• Licensure in good standing or temporary permit through MN.
• Must pass DHS background study.
• Three to five years clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive alcohol and drug counseling services.
• Conduct assessments and develop individual treatment plans.
• Document client progress compliant with policies.

Skills

Licensure by the State of Minnesota for Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent computer and organizational skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Outlook/Office

Electronic health records

Job description

Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LADC)

Full-Time | Non-Exempt

Weekdays | 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Post Date: 04/15/2026

Open Until Filled

Indian Health Board of Minneapolis is a Federally Qualified Health Care Center and community clinic providing access to quality health care and wellness services. We believe the best care happens when we listen and work together. While promoting and preserving our urban American Indian and Alaska Native traditions and identity, we embrace all people seeking patient-centered, culturally sensitive health care and wellness services.

At Indian Health Board we believe Good Relationships are supported by three interrelated values: Respect for culture – preserving and promoting our American Indian and Alaska Native heritage and identity while embracing all other cultures with acceptance and compassion; Excellence – seeking excellence in all our services, business practices, and community partnerships; Leadership – promoting ethical leadership based on collaboration and mutual respect.

We offer:

• Platinum benefits package available for employees working 30 hours per week or more: Health, Dental, Vision, FSA
• Company paid long term and life insurance
• Generous paid time-off
• Retirement savings plan with employer match

Our mission statement:

“To ensure access to quality health care services for American Indians and other peoples and to promote health education and wellness.” -Respect for Culture Excellence Leadership-

If our beliefs resonate with you, we want you, and encourage you to apply at IHB.

Job Summary

The LADC Counselor is responsible for providing comprehensive alcohol and drug counseling services to clients, ensuring adherence to MN State Statutes including Rule 245G. This role involves completing adolescent training under the supervision of the Indian Health Board's Recovery Services Manager to qualify as an adolescent counselor. Indian Health Board will provide the time and support to complete the training so the position will eventually be able to provide adolescent outpatient services.

Essential Functions

• Effectively manage a case load with co-occurring disorders.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and surveys for clients, initially adults only, then both adolescents and adults upon completion of IHB supported training.
• Maintain regular communication with referents to provide progress updates and consultation for continuing care planning.
• Assess and develop individual abuse prevention plans for vulnerable clients as per Program Abuse Prevention Plan criteria.
• Create individualized treatment plans with specific goals and interventions for each client.
• Document client progress compliant with policies.
• Collaborate with the Recovery Services Manager and mental health professionals on client treatment and progress.
• Conduct group counseling and education sessions.
• Assist clients in developing and implementing personalized continuing care plans, including coordinating with external services.
• Provide resources and support to family members and friends for sober living during and post-treatment.
• Coordinate with the school system to address academic needs.
• Participate in professional development activities related to substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders.
• Participate in community outreach as it applies to Recovery Services programming.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Licensure by the State of Minnesota for Alcohol and Drug Counselor in good standing OR temporary permit through the State of Minnesota in good standing.
• Must be able to pass DHS background study and meet applicable requirements and regulations.
• Three to five years clinical experience preferred.
• Ability to perform basic health assessment procedures, CPR, first aid, and client care functions, or upon employment completion of training.
• Must be free from problematic substance use for at least two years immediately preceding their hiring and must sign a statement attesting to that fact.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer and organizational skills.
• Microsoft Outlook/Office and electronic health record experience required.
• Ability to structure time well, develop and meet priorities.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patients' rights.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Understanding of HIPAA and mandated reporting laws, MN State Statutes including Chapter 245G, Chapter 245A, and related sections.

Additional duties may include working with patients in either the medical department and medication assisted treatment (MAT) clinic, the behavioral health department or other departments within the Indian Health Board, Inc. In addition to competency in delivering evidence-based assessment and intervention, must also be willing and able to inform clinical practice with respect to the dynamics of underlying collective, generational and historical trauma as well as the spiritual and cultural tenants of the American Indian/Indigenous culture.

Physical Demands

The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; recurring lifting more than 50 pounds. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities such as above-average agility and dexterity. The work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations requiring a range of safety and other precautions.

HIPAA

IHB makes reasonable efforts to limit access to and use of protected health information (PHI) by employees to the minimum necessary performance of assigned duties as outlined in job descriptions. This position is access restricted to PHI needed to carry out health care operations.