Alcohol & Drug Counselor

Job Title: Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor

Reports To: Treatment Director

Job Status: Part Time or Full Time

Job Location: On site at the 245G treatment program

About RWC: At Roots Wellness Center we treat co-occurring disorders through the lens of social justice. We believe that for many, chronic social Injustice fuels the cycle of illness, addiction, and pain.

Come and work for a company that is at the forefront of social justice, with a commitment to addressing racial and socioeconomic disparities in behavioral healthcare. We are on a mission to provide marginalized individuals and families with excellent clinical care and close the gap within marginalized communities.

Summary:

Responsible for performing substance use disorder assessments, participating in and contributing to interdisciplinary treatment and discharge plans and providing individual and group substance use disorder counseling services. The alcohol and drug counselor will have skills to carry out the 12 core functions and all other counseling duties identified by Minnesota statute 245G in individual and group settings.

The LADC position will support anti-oppressive/anti-racist practice, and trauma-responsive practice in all aspects of their interactions with staff, community, and company stakeholders through their administrative and operations support of program staff working on site and in community to address socioeconomic and health disparity. Comfort and proven experience and interest in working with staff with a range of identities including age, developmental and acquired disabilities, religion, spirituality, ethnicity, race, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, relationship structure, indigenous heritage, national origin, immigration status, and gender is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete assessments and treatment plans utilizing ASAM criteria and sound clinical writing
• Facilitate intake, orientation, group activities, individual counseling and family counseling for clients in the program. Facilitate 5-6 groups per week for part-time, 9-10 groups per week for full-time
• Manage an individual caseload not to exceed 7 clients for part-time, 14 clients for full-time
• Work closely with clients to engage them in the decision-making process and help them understand the benefits of assessment and accessing the appropriate level of care as indicated
• Collect and review referral information upon assignment of clients from the referral source and consult with others as needed to support coordination of services and scheduling of client interviews
• Coordinate with other providers to ensure comprehensive care and document accordingly
• Advocate for participants within systems to ensure equitable and quality care
• Collect information from collateral resources to aid in determining level of support and need for treatment
• Work collaboratively with client's funding sources to obtain initial authorizations for reimbursement for intervention and recovery support services
• Complete paperwork requirements and maintain quality, up-to-date clinical records, including Outcomes Survey information and information for invoicing; enter necessary information into the electronic medical records (EMR) system
• Attend and participate in weekly staffing to coordinate care and consult
• Provide treatment coordination to clients
• Other related duties may be assigned

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in alcohol and drug counseling
• 270 Classroom hours in alcohol and drug counseling curriculum
• Completion of 880 hours of alcohol and drug counseling practicum
• Knowledge and experience using Procentive.
• 2+ years of experience as a LADC / SUD Assessor.
• Stay current regarding professional research, techniques, etc.
• Complete continuing education courses in current treatment concepts and methods as required by the State of Minnesota to maintain an active LADC licensure status.
• Attend in-house training and staff meetings.
• Intersectional lens, cultural humility, and awareness of own areas of privilege.
• Strong interpersonal skills including strong oral, written, and listening communication abilities.
• Time management, initiative, and organizational skills required to be successful in this role.
• Presentation and training skills.
• Ability to work independently and engage effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Appreciate and participate in a positive, passionate work culture.
• Engage and support cross-training opportunities in relation to professional growth and agency needs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in cultural competency and sensitivity in treatment delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Environment:

The LADC role operates in a hybrid environment, including on-site work at Roots Wellness Center, community locations, and occasionally remote settings. Workspaces include office areas for administrative and counseling tasks, group therapy rooms for facilitating sessions, and other environments such as courtrooms or legal offices when coordinating with the legal system.

Work Environment:

This position emphasizes client-centered care with a focus on anti-oppressive, trauma-responsive practices. It requires interdisciplinary collaboration with staff, interns, and external stakeholders, balancing individual and group counseling, administrative duties, and training responsibilities. The culture fosters social justice, cultural humility, and professional growth while addressing racial and socioeconomic disparities in behavioral healthcare.