Trauma-Informed Treatment Director — Adolescent Programs

Mn Adult & Teen Challenge; Buffalo (MN); On-site; USD 82,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mn Adult & Teen Challenge seeks a Treatment Director for Lakeside’s licensed adolescent residential program. The role requires clinical leadership, strong adolescent SUD experience, and compliance with state and Joint Commission standards.

You will oversee the program, guide treatment planning, supervise clinical teams, and ensure safety and documentation across shifts, while partnering with families, schools, and community authorities. This leadership position offers growth and impact.

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota LADC license and a bachelor’s degree.
• Meets counselor and staff requirements under Minnesota Statutes 245G and 245G.11 and Rule 2960.
• 5+ years in the addiction field, including 3+ years of individual and group SUD counseling and 1+ year counseling adolescents.
• 30+ classroom hours in adolescent development and 150+ supervised hours of adolescent alcohol and drug counseling.
• Knowledge of co-occurring disorders, treatment planning, Rule 2960, mandatory reporting, confidentiality, client rights, and ethics.
• At least 21 years old with 2+ years of freedom from problematic substance use.
• Must pass a DHS background study (Chapters 245C and 245G) and complete required training before providing direct care.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record if driving is required.

Responsibilities

• Guide individualized treatment and discharge planning within Lakeside’s 3-9 month model, with family involvement and continuity of care.
• Carry a caseload of adolescent clients, providing individual counseling and group therapy.
• Lead risk assessment, crisis response, and safety planning, and ensure monitoring needs are communicated across shifts.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate clinical staff; conduct annual reviews and address performance concerns.
• Monitor staffing levels and coverage to support safe, compliant operations.
• Maintain policies, documentation, training records, and timely state reporting (including DAANES) to meet 245G, Rule 2960, and Host County requirements.
• Oversee chemical use curriculum and maintain medical, mental health, and medication consultation services.
• Strengthen procedures and documentation, evaluate outcomes, and help staff implement changes.
• Partner with parents, guardians, schools, probation officers, referral sources, and other providers.
• Complete continuing education to maintain LADC licensure and attend required trainings and meetings.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Adolescent treatment

Crisis intervention

Trauma-informed care

Faith-integrated care

Education

Minnesota LADC license

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Mn Adult & Teen Challenge seeks a Treatment Director for Lakeside’s licensed adolescent residential program. The role requires clinical leadership, strong adolescent SUD experience, and compliance with state and Joint Commission standards.

You will oversee the program, guide treatment planning, supervise clinical teams, and ensure safety and documentation across shifts, while partnering with families, schools, and community authorities. This leadership position offers growth and impact.