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Substance Use Disorder Counselor – Addiction Recovery Services

Optimal Behavioral Services
place Fargo, 58103
local_atm $55,000 - $75,000 a year
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Multiple Types Available
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
Addiction
Medication Management
Substance Abuse
Pharmacotherapy

About Job

About Us:

Our mission is to promote recovery, resilience, and personal growth through accessible behavioral health services. We provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals at all stages of recovery from substance use disorders.

Job Description:

We are hiring a Substance Use Disorder Counselor to provide therapeutic support and case management to individuals experiencing addiction and related mental health issues. This role is integral to our commitment to whole-person care and long-term recovery support.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct intake evaluations and SUD assessments.
  • Facilitate structured therapy groups and psychoeducation sessions.
  • Collaborate with clients to set recovery goals and implement action plans.
  • Support clients in accessing housing, employment, and other wraparound services.
  • Deliver culturally competent and inclusive care.
  • Track client progress and maintain detailed treatment notes.
  • Respond to crises and implement de-escalation techniques as needed.

Qualifications:

  • Certification as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or equivalent in Oregon.
  • Minimum of 1 year experience working with individuals in recovery.
  • Knowledge of 12-step programs, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), and peer support models.
  • Empathy, patience, and commitment to ethical practice.
  • Familiarity with Medicaid billing and documentation standards.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

  • Addiction Medicine
  • Public Health

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder
Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Issues

Addiction
Medication Management
Substance Abuse

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

Pharmacotherapy

Modalities

Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Peer Support
Individuals with Addiction Issues
Racial Justice Allied

Settings

Milieu
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Home Health/In-home