LADC/ADCT - Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor

Job description: Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) Twin Cities Metro Suburb | Minnesota Full-Time | $65,000 - $75,000 annually Otsego, Minnesota Only Full-Time | $70,000 - $82,000 annually ABOUT THE ROLE The LADC delivers substance use disorder treatment within North. Star Regional's co-occurring treatment program, spanning assessment, treatment planning, individual and group counseling, crisis support, and continuing-care planning.

The role works in close partnership with mental health, medical, nursing, and recovery colleagues to address the interconnected needs that shape each client's treatment and long-term recovery.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as the primary substance use disorder clinician for an assigned caseload, providing individualized, client-centered care throughout the treatment experience. Complete comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans reflecting each client's clinical needs, strengths, goals, and barriers to recovery.

Provide individual counseling using evidence-based approaches that build insight, strengthen motivation, and support behavior change. Facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational groups addressing substance use, co-occurring mental health needs, and practical recovery skills. Deliver clinical interventions supporting relapse prevention, emotional wellness, and healthy coping skills.

Assess and respond to acute emotional, behavioral, and substance use concerns, providing crisis intervention and de-escalation within the LADC scope of practice. Recognize significant changes in client presentation, functioning, or risk and respond with appropriate clinical intervention and escalation. Partner with mental health, medical, nursing, care coordination, and peer recovery colleagues, and participate in clinical staffing and treatment team meetings.

Lead continuing-care and discharge planning, coordinating services and resources to support successful transitions. Complete clinical documentation accurately and within established timeframes, in accordance with licensing, regulatory, and organizational requirements. REQUIRED Current Minnesota Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) license in good standing.

Minimum three years providing substance use disorder treatment, including individual counseling and group facilitation within a DHS licensed program. Experience working with individuals with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. Knowledge of evidence-based substance use disorder treatment approaches, including motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and stages of change.

Demonstrated ability to maintain strong therapeutic boundaries. Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems and working knowledge of HIPAA requirements. Knowledge of Minnesota Statutes Chapter 245G and other applicable regulatory requirements. PREFERRED Five or more years providing substance use disorder treatment. Advanced training or experience in co-occurring disorders, trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, or crisis intervention.

Experience working across a continuum of care, including transitions between residential, intensive outpatient, and community-based services.