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