Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LADC)

Job Description

Job Description

Why You’ll Love this Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor Job! Are you passionate about helping others navigate life's toughest challenges? Join EOSIS as a Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor serving our Minnetonka and New Brighton locations. This unique float position offers the opportunity to provide care across multiple outpatient programs, supporting clients through some of the most vulnerable and courageous moments in their recovery journey.

In this role, you will provide shared group facilitation and caseload coverage primarily between our New Brighton and Minnetonka locations. Approximately 50% of services are delivered to patients in virtual care. Typical working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Reporting to the Counselor Supervisor, the Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor delivers chemical health education, assessments, and therapeutic interventions that support clients in achieving and maintaining recovery. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, facilitating individual and group services, clinical documentation, and collaborating with multidisciplinary team members through verbal, written, and electronic communication to ensure high-quality client care and effective care coordination.

Our team is committed to delivering evidence-based treatment practices and fostering a culture of professional growth. As part of a collaborative and expanding clinical team, you'll have opportunities to further develop your clinical expertise, participate in ongoing training, and contribute to innovative approaches that improve outcomes for the individuals and families we serve.

Pay: $66,000 - $74,000 Annually
Shift: Monday-Friday on-site days

Insurance : Health, dental, and vision insurance + HSA/FSA, with life and disability benefits for full-time employees.

Why EOSIS? 

• Time Off : 20 days of paid-time-off + 6 paid holidays
• Insurance : Health, dental, and vision insurance + HSA/FSA
• Education : Tuition reimbursement and discounted tuition at select colleges
• Future Planning : 401(k) – ROTH and traditional options
• Career Path Opportunities
• Discount with Verizon Cell Phone Plans
• Clinical license reimbursement available. Tuition reimbursement available for most Human Service fields.

Each day, you’ll help rebuild lives by making a real impact on people recovering from addiction and mental health challenges. With approachable leaders who listen, support, and encourage growth, you’ll experience what it means to be rising together in your career. A strong culture of care, where team members look out for one another and stand together through challenges, keeps you rooted in teamwork as you do meaningful, life-changing work.

Ready to help clients build healthy routines and find their path to lasting recovery? Join EOSIS at New Brighton as a full-time Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor in New Brighton, MN and be a steady source of support and guidance. Apply today and make a difference where it matters most! Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Skilled in performing the 12 core functions:  

• Screening  
• Intake  
• Orientation 
• Assessment
• Treatment planning  
• Group and individual counseling  
• Case management  
• Crisis intervention
• Client education  
• Referral 
• Reports and recordkeeping  
• Consultations with other professionals regarding client treatment and services  
• Knowledge of Minnesota Matrix Six Dimension  
• Awareness of cultural diversity and demonstration of sensitivity to various cultural norms and values.  
• Assists clients in maintaining county or 3rd party payer mechanisms and for communicating clinical criteria to payers for appropriate services. 
• Obtain authorization for funding.  
• Maintain professional license. 
• Will not admit, transfer, or discharge clients, but may be directed to follow through with the process of implementation of the above by the director or designee.  
• Provide treatment coordination services, including but not limited to, coordination with others involved in the client's treatment and recovery, and provision of community resources and connections to clients. 
• Attend all staff in services and meetings.  

Required Skills REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  

Education:  

• Must document 12 hours of training in co-occurring mental health problems and chemical abuse of dependency that includes competencies related to philosophy, screening, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning, documentation, programming, medication, collaboration, mental health consultation, discharge planning. 

Experience:  

• Minimum 1 year experience in a chemical dependency facility or related and 2-3 years related experience required, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. 
• Must know and understand all rules, regulations, and requirements of the assigned program. 
• Ongoing training of cultural awareness and demonstration of sensitivity to various cultural norms and values. 
• Computer literate. 

Licensure/Certification:  

• The individual must have current Minnesota State Licensure as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor meeting all requirements of Minnesota Statue 148F. 

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities : 

• Strong verbal skills and ability to communicate abstract concepts in a simple format  
• Ability to communicate with a variety of people from diverse cultures, socioeconomic and educational backgrounds. Flexibility to meet a variety of changing priorities 

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENT  

• Social Security Verification: Name must match Social Security number and date of birth 
• Criminal Background Check: Nationwide, federal, state, and multi-county (up to 7 years) 
• Drug and Alcohol Testing: Must pass pre-employment screening; subject to random and post-incident testing if in a safety-sensitive role 
• Employment Verification 
• Education Verification 
• Department of Human Services clearance  
• Motor Vehicle Driving Record review if necessary 

WORKING CONDITIONS / WORKING REQUIREMENTS  

Physical Requirements:  

• Extended periods of sitting, 80% of time  
• Occasionally reaching for and lifting client charts, 5 lbs, 10% of time  
• Heavy Data Entry on computer, 25% of time  
• Frequent handling of paperwork, binders, writing 
• Cleared Mantoux Screen 

Work Environment:  

• Work is performed across multiple EOSIS treatment sites or intake settings 
• Fast-paced healthcare environment with varying program structures 
• Frequent interaction with clients experiencing substance use and mental health challenges 
• Requires flexibility to support multiple programs, locations, and changing priorities 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. 

EOSIS (formerly Meridian Behavioral Health) is a leader in behavioral health care and addiction recovery services, with a network of addiction treatment centers in Minnesota