Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LADC)

TL;DR

Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LADC): Provide alcohol and drug abuse counseling, develop and maintain patient treatment plans, and coordinate care to support patients in achieving a drug-free life with an accent on crisis intervention, intake/readmission services, and regulatory compliance. Focus on delivering individual and group counseling sessions while maintaining accurate records and making appropriate referrals.

Location: Minneapolis, MN 55414, USA

Salary: $29.00–$36.00/hr (with bonus structure)

Company

Behavioral Health Group (BHG) operates Joint Commission-accredited treatment centers and provides opioid addiction treatment services.

What you will do

• Conduct regular alcohol and drug abuse counseling sessions and required group sessions.
• Perform intake/readmission services, collect and assess social, educational, economic, and vocational information, and provide supportive follow-up counseling.
• Develop, revise, and maintain comprehensive patient treatment plans and records.
• Provide crisis intervention, inter-agency documentation, and coordinate care with community providers as needed.
• Make appropriate referrals and perform necessary follow-ups; support caseload management and program operations.
• Comply with federal, state, local, and accrediting agency regulatory requirements; participate in required training and conferences.

Requirements

• Licensure in Minnesota: Must have an active LADC, ADC, or ADC-T in the state of MN.
• Ability to make decisions and use proper judgment with confidential and sensitive issues.
• Ability to react quickly and make effective decisions in stressful or undesirable situations; seek direction from supervisors when necessary.
• Knowledge of substance abuse populations and treatment planning, with understanding of human behavior to support rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of and compliance with federal and state regulations regarding certification, licensure, and degree.

Culture & Benefits

• Work-life balance with generous paid time off, holidays, and flexible early in/early out hours (no nights, no Sundays).
• Role-based training and advancement opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits options including health, life, vision, and dental insurance; tuition reimbursement; 401K plan with discretionary match.
• Competitive pay with quarterly bonuses and incentives for certifications or licenses.
• Employee Assistance Program and self-care series; employee discounts on services and entertainment.

Hiring process

• Apply and complete the standard screening process for the role.
• Interviews and evaluation of licensure and counseling experience/fit for program requirements.