Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation • Chaska, MN

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About The Position

The Substance Use Disorder Counselor provides substance use disorder treatment services to patients in accordance with Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation standards of care, policies, and procedures. The role coordinates clinical services with the treatment team and may provide clinical coaching to students and interns to support clinical competency and ethical practice. Counselors represent the Foundation’s services to various audiences and communicate patient information with internal and external resources in accordance with Foundation policies, federal confidentiality and privacy requirements, and mandated reporting obligations.

The posting describes two counselor levels. Substance Use Disorder Counselor 1 requires a bachelor’s degree, while Substance Use Disorder Counselor 2 requires a master’s degree. Both levels require a completed addiction counseling certificate or degree program (or equivalent), an active state substance use disorder certification or license, and the other listed qualifications.

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is a nonprofit addiction recovery organization with more than 1,600 employees and seventeen treatment sites. Its work spans prevention, education, research, advocacy, and treatment, and it serves nearly 25,000 people annually. The organization describes its culture as mission-driven and focused on hope and healing.

Requirements

• For Substance Use Disorder Counselor 1: bachelor’s degree.
• For Substance Use Disorder Counselor 2: master’s degree.
• Completed certificate or degree program in addiction counseling, or equivalent.
• Active substance use disorder certification or license in the state where working; Minnesota credential listed: LADC.
• Proficiency with technology and computer skills to document in an electronic health record system, attend virtual meetings, and manage Outlook email and calendars.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain it within 30 days; certification must be from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Must satisfactorily pass a state- or license-specific background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services in coordination with the treatment team and consistent with Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation’s Standards of Care.
• Provide clinical coaching, as assigned, to students and interns to facilitate clinical competency and ethical practice.
• Provide substance use disorder treatment services to patients according to Foundation standards of care, policies, and procedures.
• Represent Foundation services to various audiences to promote consistent knowledge about services, processes, and participation.
• Communicate patient information to internal and external resources according to Foundation policies and procedures, federal confidentiality and privacy requirements, and mandated reporting requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Weekly individual clinical supervision with an LCSW for clinical hours and group supervision with a multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Relevant CEUs toward licensure or renewal at no cost.
• Reduced tuition to Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies.
• Leadership-supported DEI initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level