Alcohol & Drug Counselor

MnTC • Duluth, MN

2d

About The Position

The Alcohol & Drug Counselor delivers treatment services and ensures clients receive care required by the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS). The counselor works with clients individually and in groups to help them address challenges related to substance use, mental health, emotional well-being, and family relationships, supporting personal growth and recovery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Current Minnesota Alcohol and Drug Counselor license (LADC), with ongoing 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 that include treatment goals, methods for addressing identified problems, referral resources, and client goals, and update plans throughout treatment.
• Provide individual counseling and group therapy for clients with co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions.
• Lead addiction and recovery groups and deliver lecture-style psychoeducation on related topics.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and professional case records, including treatment activities, services, and assessments of substance use and mental health.
• Participate in weekly treatment team meetings to review client progress.
• Communicate regularly 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 at the end of services.
• Comply with federal and state statutes, DHS regulations, and professional ethical standards.

Benefits

• $5,000 hiring incentive.
• Supportive managers and opportunities to grow.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time