Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and ADC Supervisor

Minnesota 245G substance use treatment | ASAM Level 1.0 outpatient

Employer and location: Cherished Consulting| Twin Cities, Minnesota

Employment and schedule: TBD

Compensation and benefits: TBD

Reports to: Amina Mohamed

Supervises: Healing Steps Services LLC

Provide individual and group substance use counseling while serving as the program’s designated Alcohol and Drug Counselor Supervisor. Lead clinical practice, support treatment staff, and maintain a manageable client caseload consistent with supervisory responsibilities and ASAM Level 1.0 outpatient services.

• Current Minnesota Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor credential, with authority to perform the assigned duties. Full LADC licensure is an employer requirement for this posting.
  
  At least three years of experience providing individual and group counseling to people with substance use disorders, as required for the ADC Supervisor role under section 245G.11, subdivision
  4.Knowledge of chapter 245G, sections 245A.65, 626.557 and 626.5572, and chapter 260E, including abuse prevention, mandated reporting, and client protections.
  
  At least 18 years old; meet applicable Chapter 245C background study requirements and maintain eligibility for direct contact duties.
  
  Complete required orientation and ongoing training, including at least 12 hours in co-occurring disorders. New staff without that training must complete it within six months of employment.

• Complete comprehensive substance use assessments, evaluate ASAM dimensions and level of care needs, and arrange referral when outpatient services do not meet the client’s needs.
  
  Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals and documented client participation; review progress and update plans as needs change.
  
  Provide individual and group counseling, recovery skills education, relapse prevention, and family involvement when clinically appropriate and authorized by the client.
  
  Complete accurate assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, reviews, and discharge documentation within applicable 245G timelines; document services to support applicable payer requirements.
  
  Use culturally responsive, trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches. Coordinate with qualified medical and mental health professionals for co-occurring conditions and medication services.
  
  Address safety concerns and crises within professional competence; follow emergency procedures and arrange a higher level of care when indicated.
  
  Maintain confidentiality, informed consent, ethical boundaries, and mandated reporting obligations under applicable Minnesota law, HIPAA, and 42 CFR Part 2.

• Provide and document treatment supervision, consultation, case review, and clinical feedback for assigned staff within the supervisor’s qualifications and program policies.
  
  Review assessment quality, treatment planning, clinical records, and discharge practices; monitor documentation timeliness and address deficiencies.
  
  Assist the Treatment Director with counselor orientation, competency development, performance evaluations, clinical coverage, and quality improvement.
  
  Monitor caseloads and group composition based on client needs. Group counseling must not exceed 16 clients.
  
  Supervise interns, former students, or temporary permit holders only when separately authorized and qualified; complete the required supervision records and document reviews.

The supervisor may guide assigned clinical work, require corrections to clinical documentation, and recommend admissions, transfers, or discharges within professional scope and program policy. Employment and budget decisions…