Lead Alcohol and Drug Counselor; LADC or ADC-T

Lead Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC or ADC-T)

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Mission Statement Partners Behavioral Healthcare finds and restores individuals struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. We provide behavioral health services for justice-involved individuals that need to break free from addiction and criminal thinking, manage mental health, and take control of their lives amid the complexities of the justice system. Partners Behavioral Healthcare provides compassionate, individualized programs and a community invested in helping clients achieve long-term, lasting recovery giving them the opportunity for reconciliation with self and others, hope in a better life, and a purpose to explore and achieve.

SIGN-ON BONUS $2,000

Reports To: SUD Program Manager

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Hours: Monday - Friday

Pay Grade: $70,000 - $82,000 annually, plus $2,000 sign-on bonus

The Lead Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) provides individual and group counseling to support clients in achieving recovery and personal well-being. This role will serve as the lead staff member at our newly opening Baxter, Minnesota location and ensures delivery of services in compliance with Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) regulations and 245G standards. In addition to direct client care, the Lead LADC supports the Program Manager/ Treatment Director by mentoring and providing guidance to other counselors, assisting with program administration, supporting day‑to‑day operations at the Baxter site, and contributing to quality assurance initiatives.

The counselor addresses substance use, mental health, and personal or family challenges while maintaining thorough and accurate documentation of all treatment services. Prior supervisory or lead experience is preferred.

• Conduct comprehensive assessment and assessment summary using the ASAM Six Dimensions and develop individualized treatment plans with goals, objectives, and interventions.
• Ensure each client has an Initial Service Plan addressing immediate health, safety, and preliminary service needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including Initial Service Plans, Comprehensive Assessments, Individual Treatment Plans, Progress Notes, Treatment Plan Reviews, Summaries at Termination, and Continuing Care Plans.
• Provide individual and group counseling, education, and behavioral modification strategies to address substance use, mental health issues, and criminogenic behaviors.
• Facilitate psycho‑educational and therapeutic groups as part of the recovery process.
• Deliver an average of 28 hours per week of direct client services, combining individual and group sessions.
• Participate in weekly treatment team meetings and clinical supervision sessions to review and update client progress.
• Collaborate with referral sources, probation officers, social service agencies, and other members of the treatment team.
• Follow all safety and security protocols to ensure the safety of clients, staff, and self.
• Assist Program Manager in developing, implementing, and evaluating program policies and procedures to enhance treatment outcomes.
• Participate in quality assurance initiatives to monitor and improve program effectiveness.
• Support the team in implementing the RNR model to align treatment intensity with client risk levels and address individual needs effectively.
• Monitor and evaluate the integration of RNR principles into client care plans, ensuring fidelity to the model.
• Collaborate with leadership to continuously refine processes for assessing risk, targeting criminogenic needs, and matching interventions to client responsivity factors.
• Collaborate with the Program Manager on scheduling to ensure adequate staff coverage and support.
• Track and report on clinical key performance indicators (KPIs), including session attendance, client engagement, and treatment outcomes.
• Manage counselor caseload assignments and workload distribution.
• Perform weekly auditing of client charts to ensure documentation accuracy, completeness, and compliance with organizational, state, and federal standards.
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