Chemical Dependency Counselor; LADC)

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide assistance to clients dealing with chemical health issues to better manage and reduce the harm of associated behaviors. Responsibilities include performing duties within established guidelines, screening clients, and maintaining program compliance with internal and external contacts. The role is scheduled during standard daytime business hours, may require occasional local travel within the Minneapolis area, and is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.

This position is eligible for a $3,000 hiring bonus. Some licensure supervision for clinical social work and clinical counseling is available upon request.

• Conduct client interviews to screen substance use and program suitability.
• Provide chemical health assessment and relapse prevention planning services consistent with individual treatment plans.
• Offer support services to clients experiencing urges and/or relapse.
• Develop and provide assessment, service planning, and relapse prevention tools.
• Assist with intervention and referrals related to other addictions, including gambling and nicotine addiction.
• Track client substance use histories, interventions, and discharges.
• Maintain awareness of client concerns and functioning.
• Encourage client active involvement in service planning and problem‑solving regarding chemical health.
• Assist with discharge/transition planning for clients with substance use disorders.

• Develop and facilitate chemical health support groups.
• Maintain good rapport and flexibility while working with assigned clients.

• Communicate with appropriate staff regarding client functioning; perform crisis intervention and consultation.
• Consult with and train other staff on addressing chemical health concerns.
• Participate in supervision with direct supervisor and/or Clinical Director.
• Collaborate with other staff in treatment planning for clients in the IRTS program, Jobs Training Program, and other program clients receiving chemical health services.
• Participate in general staff and program team meetings as scheduled.
• Conduct room, belonging, and property searches.
• Enroll clients with laboratory, assess and monitor UAs across varying programs.
• Develop and monitor substance use policies.

Build and sustain constructive relationships with clients across multiple programs.

• Complete ARMHS service records as scheduled and applicable.
• Complete IRTS documentation as scheduled.
• Complete progress notes.

• Provide weekend crisis on‑call rotation with licensed/supervisory staff.
• Provide on‑call clinical consultation.

• Submit referrals and coordinate treatment services for clients across the various programs.

Sit – Frequently

Stand – Occasionally

Walk – Occasionally

Reach with hands and arms – Occasionally

Stoop, kneel, or crouch – Occasionally

Lift and carry – Up to 25 pounds occasionally

Communicate effectively in person and by telephone – Frequently

Use hands for typing and general computer work – Frequently

Work is performed primarily in an office or IRTS facility setting. Regular use of standard office equipment such as computer, telephone, copier, and printer is required, together with internal databases and Microsoft Office…