Alcohol and Drug Counselor; LADC​/ADC-T) Duluth

Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC/ADC-T) [Duluth] 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 amidst 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.

SUD Program Manager

Exempt

Monday - Friday Daytime Hours

Pay Range: $60,000 - $73,000 annually

Partners Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a LADC/ADC-T to join our outpatient SUD program in Duluth. The Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC/ADC-T) provides individual and group counseling to support clients in achieving recovery and personal well-being. This role ensures delivery of services in compliance with Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) regulations and 245G standards. The counselor addresses substance use, mental health, and personal or family challenges whilemaintainingthorough documentation of all treatment services.

Under the direction of the Program Manager and Treatment Director, the LADC/ADC-T will:

• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Independent and self-motivated with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and work ethically with clients.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems effectively and in a timely manner.
• Experience working with clients with co-occurring mental health and criminal justice involvement.
• Knowledge of DHS 245G regulations, 12 Core Functions, and industry best practices.
• Understanding of HIPAA regulations and client confidentiality requirements.
• Competence in facilitating individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and educational lectures.
• Ability to manage multiple client cases, prioritize responsibilities, and maintain attention to detail.

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• Must hold a current LADC or ADC-T license.
• Completion of 12 hours of training in co-occurring mental health disorders (within 6 months of hire if not already completed).
• Adherence to MN Statutes 604.20 and 604.205 regarding sexual exploitation.
• Successful completion of the MN Department of Human Services background study.

• 1–2 years of experience working with clients struggling with substance use.
• 2–3 years of experience providing Outpatient or Intensive Outpatient treatment.
• Experience with Rittenelectronic health records.
• Additional…