Treatment Director

MN Adult and Teen Challenge•Buffalo, MN

2d•$82,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge is seeking a Treatment Director to oversee Lakeside’s licensed adolescent residential program. The role calls for strong clinical judgment, experience with adolescent boys, and the ability to build a consistent, compassionate team. The Treatment Director ensures program compliance with Minnesota Statutes 245G, Minnesota Rules 2960, DHS, The Joint Commission, Host County, and MnTC policy, and works closely with the Center Director and Program Manager. The director guides individualized treatment and discharge planning within Lakeside’s 3–9 month model, supports family involvement and continuity of care, and maintains a caseload providing individual counseling and group therapy. The position leads risk assessment, crisis response, and safety planning; supervises clinical staff; monitors staffing coverage; maintains compliance documentation and reporting; oversees curriculum and consultation services; and partners with families, schools, probation officers, referral sources, and other providers. The role also includes continuing education and required training and meetings to maintain LADC licensure. The position calls for adolescent substance-use treatment experience, including co-occurring mental health concerns, trauma, and behavioral challenges. The director is expected to provide trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, faith-integrated care aligned with Lakeside’s Christ-centered mission and MnTC’s Culture of Honor, while respecting clients with differing beliefs.

Requirements

Current Minnesota LADC license and a bachelor’s degree.
Meet counselor and staff requirements under Minnesota Statutes 245G and 245G.11 and Rule 2960.
At least 5 years in the addiction field, including at least 3 years of individual and group SUD counseling and at least 1 year counseling adolescents.
At least 30 classroom hours in adolescent development and 150 supervised hours of adolescent alcohol and drug counseling.
Knowledge of co-occurring disorders, treatment planning, Rule 2960, mandatory reporting, confidentiality, client rights, and ethics.
At least 21 years old and at least 2 years free from problematic substance use.
Pass a DHS background study under Chapters 245C and 245G and complete required training before providing direct care.
Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record if driving is required.
Adolescent treatment experience involving substance use, co-occurring mental health concerns, trauma, and behavioral challenges, preferably in a residential setting.
Clinical leadership that builds accountability, professional growth, and team cohesion.
Ability to provide trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate care that builds skills and relationships while maintaining clear boundaries.
Sound judgment in de-escalation, crisis intervention, and safety planning.
Ability to provide faith-integrated care supporting Lakeside’s Christ-centered mission while respecting boys with differing beliefs.
Visible, approachable leadership that is present in the program, responsive to concerns, and calm and consistent.
Alignment with MnTC’s Culture of Honor, core values, and Putting Honor in Action principles.

Nice To Haves

Co-occurring licensure or credential, such as an LADC paired with a mental health license such as LPCC or LICSW.
Prior work with adolescent boys, ideally in a residential treatment setting.
Prior clinical leadership or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Guide individualized treatment and discharge planning within Lakeside’s 3–9 month model, including family involvement and continuity of care.
Carry a caseload of adolescent clients and provide individual counseling and group therapy.
Lead risk assessment, crisis response, and safety planning, and ensure monitoring needs are communicated across shifts.
Supervise, coach, and evaluate clinical staff; conduct annual reviews and address performance concerns.
Monitor staffing levels and coverage to support safe, compliant operations.
Maintain policies, documentation, training records, and timely state reporting, including DAANES, to meet 245G, Rule 2960, and Host County requirements.
Oversee chemical use curriculum and maintain medical, mental health, and medication consultation services.
Strengthen procedures and documentation, evaluate outcomes, and help staff implement changes.
Partner with parents, guardians, schools, probation officers, referral sources, and other providers.
Complete continuing education to maintain LADC licensure and attend required trainings and meetings.