Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor

Summary
Under indirect supervision, this individual provides a range of substance abuse counseling services to individuals, groups, and/or families as appropriate to the specific expectations of the position. This individual typically works under indirect guidance of a clinical professional within the environment of a paraprofessional staff, and new employees as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide substance abuse counseling services as defined in the 12 Core Functions as stated in Minnesota Statutes Chapter 148F:
o CORE FUNCTIONS – screening; intake; orientation; assessment; treatment planning; counseling (group, individual and family); case management; crisis intervention; patient education; referral; reports; recordkeeping; and consultation with other professionals regarding patient treatment and services; discharge planning.
• Follow and support CADT’s philosophy, policies, procedures, and job responsibilities.
• Develop and maintain appropriate professional relationships with referral sources and community agencies.
• Diagnose substance abuse disorders.
• Meet with families to identify needs for services and to make appropriate referrals.
• Participate in meetings – team staffing, staff meetings and consultations.
• Maintain records according to CADT policy and procedures, and licensing regulations.
• Work as an active and effective member of the treatment team.
• Demonstrate interest and willingness to increase skills and knowledge regarding substance abuse and participate in activities that advance the field of substance abuse treatment.
• Maintain a professional demeanor within the agency and the community.
• May participate in training sessions and workshops to enhance treatment skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
• Must be a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) or
o Have a temporary permit (ADC-T) or
o Be exempt from licensure under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 148F.
• Must have or obtain CPR & First Aid certification or obtain before direct patient contact.
• Must pass background studies issued by the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
• Must have or complete within 6 months of hire 12 hours of Co-occurring Disorders training
• Individual exempt from MN Statutes chapter 148F must complete the following:
o Must have a bachelor’s degree with a major in Social Work, Nursing, Sociology, Human Services, or Psychology; or must be a registered nurse;
o A minimum of 120 hours of classroom instruction in which each of the core functions as listed in 148F are covered; and
o Must completed 440 hours of supervised experience as an alcohol and drug counselor, either as a student or staff member.

Individuals with a temporary permit from the Board of Behavioral health and Therapy may provide chemical dependency treatment service if the meet either of the requirements below:
• The individual with a temporary permit must be supervised by a licensed alcohol and drug counselor assigned by the license holder. The supervising licensed alcohol and drug counselor must document the amount and type of supervision provided at least on weekly basis. The supervision must relate to clinical practice.
• The individual with a temporary permit must be supervised by a Clinical Supervisor approved by the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy. The supervision must be documented and meet the requirements of section 148F.04, subdivision 4.

Degree of Authority
This individual performs duties under indirect supervision of
Hours:
Day-time

Compensation and Benefits:
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to support your health, well-being, and professional growth.

• Hourly Pay: $24-$32 per hour.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive coverage with 80% employer contribution toward the lowest-cost Gold Plans.
• Dental & Vision Insurance: Coverage options available for both dental and vision care.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous paid time off to support work-life balance.
• Paid Holidays: 10 paid holidays each year.
• Development Time: Dedicated paid time for professional development and continuing education.
• Retirement Plans:
  • 401(k) & Roth IRA: 4% employer base contribution, plus an additional 4% employer match.
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid life insurance for peace of mind.
• Disability Insurance:
  • Short-Term Disability: 100% employer coverage for short-term disabilities.
  • Long-Term Disability: 100% employer coverage for long-term disabilities.
• Accidental & Critical Illness Insurance: Additional coverage to help in the event of unexpected accidents or illnesses.
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available for eligib