Licensed Addiction Counselor

Under direction, provide individual and group counseling sessions to clients and facilitate skills-based therapy as well as evidence-based programming within the Fargo Cass Public Health Withdrawal Management Unit and affiliated programs.

Respond to mental health crises and emergencies within the Withdrawal Management Unit and affiliated programs, which may occasionally be provided on an on-call basis outside normal working hours, as needed. This position will also include assertive street outreach to connect with individuals experiencing homelessness in locations like streets, parks, abandoned buildings, encampments, or vehicles.

Provide clinical oversight and guidance to the Withdrawal Management Unit and work closely with the Program Coordinator in the development of clinical policies and protocols based on best practices and licensing standards set forth by the North Dakota Health and Human Services Administrative Code, the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), and the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC).

Manage client cases by coordinating referrals and support services and develop and implement individualized treatment plans.

The position also involves conducting substance use disorder assessments and determining appropriate ASAM levels of care.

Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate, timely, and compliant documentation and ensuring that all client records meet licensure standards for substance abuse treatment programs.

** This position is funded by Opioid Resettlement funds and is secured through the time these funds remain available. **

Responsible for the quality and accuracy of his or her own work. Complies with current licensure standards, and scope of practice set forth by the North Dakota Board of Addiction Counseling Examiners. Work is performed independently under the general supervision of the Withdrawal Management Unit Program Coordinator.

Provides clinical direction and oversight to Harm Reduction Advocates working directly within the Fargo Cass Public Health Withdrawal Management Unit, other Harm Reduction staff, and students.

• Communicates courteously and professionally and maintains working relationships with others in carrying out job functions.
• Frequently interacts with others in the work unit, the public, vendors or across departments to exchange detailed and/or technical information.
• Interaction with the public, vendors/community partners or across departments occasionally includes negotiations involving convincing the other party to do something to achieve a basic work-related objective.
• Provides Client Counseling and Therapy.
• Conduct individual counseling sessions to address client needs within the Withdrawal Management Unit and affiliated programs.
• Facilitate group counseling sessions to support peer interaction and shared learning.
• Deliver skills-based therapy interventions aligned with client treatment goals.
• Implement evidence-based programming to address substance use disorders and related challenges.
• Crisis Response & Emergency Support.
• Respond to mental health crises and emergencies within program settings.
• Provide on-call support outside normal working hours as needed.
• Assertive Street Outreach.
• Engage in street outreach to connect with individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Locate and engage clients in non-traditional settings (e.g., parks, encampments, vehicles).
• Clinical Oversight & Program Development.
• Provide clinical guidance and oversight to the Withdrawal Management Unit to ensure quality care.
• Collaborate with the Program Coordinator to develop clinical policies, protocols, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with licensing standards (ND HHS, ASAM, and NAADAC) and best practices.
• Case Management & Treatment Planning.
• Manage client cases by coordinating referrals to internal and external support services.
• Develop individualized treatment plans tailored to client needs and goals.
• Monitor and adjust treatment plans based on client progress and evolving needs.
• Substance Use Disorder Assessments.
• Conduct comprehensive substance use disorder evaluations and assessments.
• Determine appropriate ASAM levels of care for clients.
• Documentation & Compliance.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and detailed client records.
• Ensure all documentation meets licensure standards for substance abuse treatment programs.
• Serves as local or state representative on various committees as necessary or requested.
• Performs other duties and activities as assigned.
• Performs all job duties in compliance with safety guidelines and with an ongoing awareness of safety practices.
• Knows and follows department and city rules as well as sound work and safety practices in order to accomplish the job objectives and avoid injury or loss.
• Wears proper protective equipment when policy requires or conditions indicate a need exists and utilizes proper body mechanics and ergonomics while performing work.
• When potentially unsafe…