Drug And Alcohol Counselor

Alcohol & Drug Counselor (ADC-T/LADC) – Adolescent Residential Treatment Pay: $27.00–$31.00 per hour

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most.

Wings Adolescent Recovery Services is seeking a compassionate and motivated Alcohol and Drug Counselor to join our multidisciplinary treatment team serving adolescents ages 13–18 with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.

At Wings, we believe counselors should spend their time doing what they do best—helping clients. Through a thoughtful division of responsibilities and a collaborative team approach, our counselors are able to focus on providing meaningful therapeutic services while receiving the support and resources they need to succeed.

Our multidisciplinary team includes licensed therapists, addiction counselors, nurses, social workers, case managers, residential staff, fitness and nutrition professionals, and other dedicated specialists—all working together to help adolescents and their families build healthier futures.

• Provide individual and group substance use counseling.
• Facilitate psycho educational groups and educational programming.
• Complete assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide case management and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.
• Assist with crisis intervention when needed.
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Build therapeutic, professional relationships that support lasting recovery.

• Current ADC-T or LADC license, or the ability to obtain licensure within six months.
• Ability to successfully pass a Minnesota DHS background study.
• Passion for working with adolescents ages 13–18.
• Commitment to providing ethical, high-quality care.

• Experience working with adolescents.
• Experience treating co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.
• Additional clinical licensure (LICSW, LMFT, LPCC) is a plus.

• Enjoys working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• Communicates effectively with youth, families, and outside providers.
• Builds strong therapeutic relationships while maintaining healthy professional boundaries.
• Is organized, dependable, and solutions-focused.
• Has a genuine passion for helping adolescents achieve lasting recovery.

We believe the people caring for our youth deserve to be cared for, too. That's why we offer:

• Competitive pay: $27.00–$31.00 per hour
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 50% employer-paid premiums
• Optional supplemental insurance through Aflac
• Employer-paid telehealth benefit with access to:
• Counseling and mental health support
• Nutrition coaching
• Physical therapy
• Dermatology services
• Partial remote work opportunities (when applicable)
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid training and continuing education
• Weekly individual supervision and professional development
• Paid off-site training opportunities
• Free access to the local fitness center
• Staff yoga sessions twice each month
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• A collaborative, mission-driven team that truly values its employees