Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LADC) Intern

Center For Alcohol & Drug Treatment; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Center For Alcohol & Drug Treatment in Duluth, MN offers a Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor Intern position that operates in person under supervision by a licensed counselor. The role provides exposure to the 12 core functions, including counseling, case management, and referrals, within a clinical agency setting.

You will work on maintaining records, participating in team meetings, and supporting families with referrals while pursuing required Co-occurring Disorders training.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be a student enrolled in an alcohol & drug counselor education program at an accredited school or educational program.
• Must have or obtain CPR & First Aid certification or obtain before direct patient contact.
• Must pass background studies issued by the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
• Must have or complete within 6 months of hire 12 hours of Co-occurring Disorders training.

Responsibilities

• Provide substance abuse counseling services under supervision within the 12 core functions.
• Follow and support Center’s philosophy, policies, and procedures.
• Develop professional relationships with referral sources and community agencies.
• Meet with families to identify service needs and make referrals under supervision.
• Participate in team staffing, staff meetings, and consultations.
• Learn to maintain records according to Center policies and procedures.

Education

Student enrolled in accredited alcohol & drug counselor education program

CPR & First Aid certification

12 hours Co-occurring Disorders training

Job description

Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LADC) Intern

Sep 21, 2026

$17/day

Summary
Under the supervision of a licensed counselor or qualified exempt professional, provide a range of substance abuse counseling services to individuals, couples, groups, and/or families as appropriate to the specific expectations of the position. Typically works under direct guidance of a clinical professional within the environment of a clinical agency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of a licensed counselor or qualified exempt professional, provide substance abuse counseling services as defined in the 12 core functions as stated in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 148C, subdivision 9. The 12 core functions include screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, counseling (group, individual and family), case management, crisis intervention, client education, referral, reports, recordkeeping, and consultation with other professionals regarding client treatment and services.
• Follow and support the Center’s philosophy, policies, procedures, and job responsibilities.
• Develop and maintain appropriate professional relationships with referral sources and community agencies.
• Under the supervision of a licensed counselor or qualified exempt professional, meet with families to identify the need for services and make appropriate referrals.
• Participate in meetings – team staffing, staff meetings, and consultations.
• Under the supervision of a licensed counselor or qualified exempt professional, learn how to maintain records according to the Center’s policies and procedures.
• Work as an active and effective treatment team member.
• Demonstrate interest and willingness in increasing skills and knowledge regarding substance abuse and participate in activities that advance the field of substance abuse treatment.
• Maintain a professional demeanor with the agency and the community.
• May participate in training sessions and workshops to enhance treatment skills.
• May assist in the training of paraprofessionals in performance of clinical duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be a student be enrolled in an alcohol & drug counselor education program at an accredited school or educational program.
  o Must be in practicum portion of education and approved by their program instructor to begin internship
  o Students from other disciplines other than alcohol and drug counseling must contact their licensor to apply for a variance that expands the definition of "student intern" to include the other disciplines, with the provision that specific conditions are met.
• Must have or obtain CPR & First Aid certification or obtain before direct patient contact.
• Must pass background studies issued by the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
• Must have or complete within 6 months of hire 12 hours of Co-occurring Disorders training.

Degree of Authority
Perform duties under direct supervision of the Treatment Director and Center policies and procedures.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described herein are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands

Limited physical effort is required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, listen, stand, walk, use hands to handle, grab, and feel, to taste and smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This individual must be able to read, write and comprehend.

Work Environment

This individual’s work environment is normally performed in a typical office setting. The work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions. This individual may rarely be exposed to blood or body fluids. The noise level is generally quiet to moderate.
This position is designated as in-person. The Center reserves the right to modify the work arrangement based on operational needs, patient requirements, and performance considerations.

Rate of Pay: $17/hour

Center For Alcohol & Drug Treatment

A Non-Profit dedicated to helping the community and meeting patients where they are in recovery.

The Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment (CADT) in Duluth, MN, is a nonprofit dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive recovery services for substance use disorders.

Health and Human Services Government Administration

Company size 51–200 employees

Company type Nonprofit Founded 1961

Total funding 0

Team growth

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28% in 12 mo

41 employees on LinkedIn

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