Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor

Nystrom & Associates, Ltd.•Big Lake, MN

2d•$70,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) at Sagent Behavioral Health's Residential Treatment Center, you will provide counseling to individuals with substance use disorders, assessing their needs and developing personalized treatment plans. The role includes facilitating individual and group therapy, maintaining thorough documentation, and collaborating with other professionals to support client recovery. Strong communication, assessment skills, and knowledge of evidence-based practices and regulations are essential. This position requires leading three evening groups each week and is fully onsite.

Requirements

Licensed Drug & Alcohol Counselor (LADC) with an active and unrestricted license in Minnesota or an ADC-T.
Experience providing substance use disorder counseling and case management
Strong documentation skills and experience using electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Ability to respond to on-call requests within a specified timeframe.
Excellent communication, crisis intervention, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Facilitate group and individual therapy sessions for patients struggling with addiction.
Conduct intakes and assessments to gather patient information and guide treatment plans.
Collaborate with the treatment team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Maintain accurate and compliant patient records in accordance with 245G and 1115 Demonstration Waiver requirements.
Participate in clinical consultations and staff meetings to ensure continuity of care.