Senior Alcohol & Drug Counselor – ADC-III

Fond Du Lac Reservation; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Fond du Lac Reservation in Minnesota seeks a qualified addiction counselor to join our Substance Use Disorder program onsite. The role reports to the SUD Program Supervisor and requires a four-year degree in Human Service or Chemical Dependency, plus internship experience.

Responsibilities include Rule 25 assessments, treatment planning, individual counseling, group education, and collaboration with the treatment team.

Qualifications

• State Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor or eligible for Fond du Lac Reservation licensure.
• Four-year degree in Human Service or Chemical Dependency with 880-hour internship.
• ADC-III license must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• CPR certification required (or obtained within 6 months).
• Evidence of sobriety for at least 2 years if chemically dependent, with documentation.

Responsibilities

• May conduct Minnesota Rule 25 Assessments and authorize chemical dependency treatment.
• Provide treatment planning per Fond du Lac Ordinance and core counseling functions.
• Screen for and work with clients with dual diagnosis of chemical dependency and mental health problems.
• Conduct individual counseling and lead education groups with program clients and families.
• Provide follow-up services for clients transitioning to outpatient treatment and collaborate with treatment team.
• Submit required reports and maintain confidentiality of records.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Professional boundaries

Oral/Written communication

Education

Four-year degree in Human Service/Chemical Dependency

CPR certification

Fond du Lac ADC-III license within 6 months

Tools

MS Word

MS Access

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Fond du Lac Reservation in Minnesota seeks a qualified addiction counselor to join our Substance Use Disorder program onsite. The role reports to the SUD Program Supervisor and requires a four-year degree in Human Service or Chemical Dependency, plus internship experience.

Responsibilities include Rule 25 assessments, treatment planning, individual counseling, group education, and collaboration with the treatment team.