Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LADC)

BHG Careers • Brooklyn Park, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Behavioral Health Group (BHG) is seeking a compassionate, driven counselor dedicated to patient-centered care and recovery. The counselor helps patients identify and use their strengths to achieve social, educational, and occupational goals, and supports them as they prepare for and adjust to a drug-free life. The role includes counseling sessions, treatment planning, patient assessments, referrals, crisis intervention, and coordination with community providers. The counselor follows schedules, program policies, regulatory requirements, and the scope of their license or certification. The position reports to the Counselor Supervisor or Program Director.

The schedule is 5:30 AM–2:00 PM, Monday through Friday, fully on-site. Pay is $30.00–$36.00 per hour, plus a bonus structure.

Requirements

• Active LADC, ADC, or ADC-T in the state of Minnesota.
• Ability to make decisions and exercise proper judgment with confidential and sensitive issues.
• Ability to deal appropriately with patients and team members in stressful or undesirable situations, and to seek direction from supervisors when necessary.
• Ability to react quickly and make effective decisions.
• Sufficient knowledge and understanding of human behavior to show potential for rehabilitating drug-dependent patients.
• Knowledge of the substance abuse population, treatment planning, and human social services to work toward rehabilitation of the patient community.
• Compliance with federal and state regulations regarding certification, licensure, and degree.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in behavioral health is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular alcohol and drug abuse counseling sessions and group sessions as required.
• Orient patients to treatment program operations and procedures.
• Collect and assess social, educational, economic, and vocational information.
• Develop and revise patient treatment plans and maintain comprehensive records.
• Make appropriate referrals and perform necessary follow-ups.
• Assist in implementing new programs and advise on caseload management.
• Provide in-service training to staff and maintain a basic understanding of addiction.
• Conduct intake and readmission services and provide supportive follow-up counseling.
• Provide crisis intervention and inter-agency documentation.
• Coordinate care with community providers as needed.
• Participate in and provide in-service training required by federal, state, local, and accrediting agencies.
• Attend conferences, meetings, and training programs.
• Schedule and attend regular in-service training.
• Perform OBOT services and report work-related issues immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisory team.
• Comply with federal, state, and local regulatory agency requirements and accrediting agency standards.
• Participate in community and public relations activities as assigned.
• Demonstrate a commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, holidays, and personal-needs time.
• Flexible schedules with early-in/early-out hours, no nights, and no Sundays.
• Role-based training and advancement opportunities.
• Choice of three benefits programs, including health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) plan with discretionary match.
• Quarterly bonuses and incentives for certifications or licenses.
• Exclusive discounts on services and entertainment.
• Employee Assistance Program and self-care series.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed