Addiction Counselor | Adult Addiction Services

St. Cloud Hospital•Saint Cloud, MN

About The Position

CentraCare is seeking a compassionate and skilled Addition Counselor to join our Adult Addiction Services team in a temporary role lasting through approximately December 31st, 2026. At CentraCare, we are committed to helping individuals regain hope and heal from substance use disorders and any additional mental health issues. The Adult Addiction Services Counselor will take a leading role on the therapy team and is ultimately responsible for coordinated case management of assigned clients and will act as a liaison between the treatment team and consulting and referral resource personnel. This is a float position covering group therapy and will also have a schedule for Comprehensive Assessments. Training will be in both the outpatient and inpatient settings. Schedule: Temporary full-time | 64 hours every two weeks | Benefit Eligible | Adult Addiction Services Various days Monday - Friday | Typically 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, occasional evenings until 9:00 pm Temporary position lasting through approximately 12/31/2026

Requirements

Graduate-level Chemical Dependency Certificate or Master’s Degree in chemical dependency counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or other related field (with an internship in chemical dependency) or
Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Dependency Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or other related field (with an internship in chemical dependency) or
High School Diploma or GED graduate plus counselor training program for chemical dependency including internship in primary treatment setting required.
State of Minnesota LADC (Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor) license required.
Minimum of 2 years of experience to be considered for hospital-based consultation work.
Need to be familiar with laws regarding commitment, confidentiality, vulnerable adult, child protection, and patient’s rights.
Knowledge and skill in counseling and communication and knowledge about resources for inpatient/outpatient and supportive care and public policy regarding MI/CD in Minnesota.
Requires successful compliance with Minnesota Law, Chapter 372 relating to sexual exploitation of patients by staff providing psychotherapy services.

Responsibilities

Coordinated case management of assigned clients
Act as a liaison between the treatment team and consulting and referral resource personnel
Covering group therapy
Schedule for Comprehensive Assessments