Position Name: Substance Abuse Counselor

Location: Rochester, MN or St. Cloud, MN

Setting: Substance Abuse Treatment Center

Pay: $26.87-$38 (depending on education and experience) + Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 + Relocation Assistance

Shift: Monday-Friday 5am-2pm | Rotating Saturdays 5:30am-9:30am

Qualifications:

Required:

- Holds or is eligible for one of the following certifications/licenses: ADC-T, LPC, LADC, LSW, LPCC, or LMFT.

- If hold LPC, no degree required initially; if hired, must be obtained within 5 years. If you don’t hold LPC certification but have ADC-T, LADC, LSW, LPCC, or LMFT, must have baccalaureate degree in Social Work, Nursing, Sociology, Human Services, Psychology, or hold an RN License.

- Knowledge of Harm Reduction and Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) programs.

- New Grads and New Counselors are welcome to apply!

Preferred:

- Bachelor’s Degree (or obtained within 5 years) or Master’s Degree.

- Experience in the substance abuse field preferred but not required. Open to candidates with a passion for helping people.

Job Summary:

- Provide individual, group, and family counseling to patients undergoing medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD).

- Complete all intake, admission, discharge, and transfer documentation accurately and on time.

- Develop individualized treatment plans and psychosocial assessments in accordance with program guidelines.

- Document patient progress and maintain clinical records in compliance with federal and state regulations.

- Identify and address clinical or case management needs to support patients’ recovery goals.

- Educate patients on treatment protocols, recovery steps, and related health issues.

- Ensure compliance with 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and other applicable confidentiality regulations.

- Monitor patient behavior and activities while on center premises to ensure safety and compliance.

- Participate in audits, inspections, and accreditation preparation (e.g., CARF, DEA, State Board).

- Actively contribute to staff meetings, community relations efforts, and ongoing quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits:

- Benefits start Day 1!

- Medical, Dental, Vision

- HSA and FSA

- Teledoc/Telehealth

- PTO (3 weeks)

- Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) + Employer Match 6%

- Relocation Assistance and Sign-On Bonus for Rochester, MN location ($5,000)

- Life, AD&D, Short and Long Term, Bereavement

- Disability, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness

- Pet Insurance, Identity Theft

- Travel Assistance and Vacation Purchase Program

- Tuition Assistance Program

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP) for St. Cloud, MN location