Alcohol & Drug Counselor

MN Adult and Teen Challenge•Duluth, MN

3d•$57,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Alcohol and Drug Counselor plays a central role in delivering treatment services and ensuring clients receive care required by the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS). The counselor works individually and in groups with clients to address substance use, mental health, emotional well-being, and family relationship challenges, supporting meaningful and lasting personal growth. The position also contributes to program quality and compliance with licensing and professional standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Current Minnesota Alcohol and Drug Counselor license (LADC), with continuing education to maintain it.
Ability to meet licensure requirements set by the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy (BBHT) and staff requirements under Minnesota Statutes §245G.11.
At least 21 years of age.
At least one year of freedom from problematic substance use.
Comfort and compassion working with people facing life-controlling challenges, including addiction and mental health conditions.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with close attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with clients, staff, and leadership.
Alignment with MnTC’s culture of honor and core values: compassion, honor, respect, integrity, servanthood, and trust.

Responsibilities

Complete a comprehensive assessment and assessment summary of each client’s substance use within five calendar days of service initiation, using ASAM criteria.
Develop individualized treatment plans with goals, methods for addressing identified problems, referral resources, and client goals; update plans throughout treatment.
Provide individual counseling and group therapy for clients with co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions.
Lead groups on addiction and recovery and deliver lecture-style psychoeducation on related topics.
Maintain accurate, timely, professional case records documenting treatment activities, services, and substance use and mental health assessments.
Participate in weekly treatment team meetings to review client progress.
Communicate with referral sources, probation officers, and social service agencies.
Help evaluate and refine program design to meet licensure requirements and client needs.
Complete discharge summaries for each client at the end of services.
Comply with federal and state statutes, DHS regulations, and professional ethical standards.