Part-Time Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)

Addiction Health Center | North St. Paul, MN


Pay: $35.00 per hour
Schedule: Part-Time | 20 hours per week
Group Facilitation: 16 hours weekly
Employment Type: Part-Time, W-2


Position Summary


Addiction Health Center (AHC) is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and motivated Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) to join our outpatient treatment team.


This position is ideal for a counselor who enjoys facilitating engaging, evidence-based group therapy while maintaining a small, manageable caseload.


Our program provides outpatient substance use disorder services, including ASAM Level 2.1 Intensive Outpatient Programming (IOP), with a focus on recovery, accountability, personal growth, and individualized treatment.


Key Responsibilities


Group Facilitation – 16 Hours Weekly

• Facilitate structured substance use disorder treatment groups for adults in outpatient and intensive outpatient programming.
  
  
• Deliver evidence-based interventions utilizing motivational interviewing, CBT, DBT-informed skills, relapse prevention, and psychoeducation.
  
  
• Encourage meaningful client participation and maintain a safe, respectful therapeutic environment.
  
  
• Complete accurate, individualized group documentation within established agency deadlines.
  
  
• Facilitate both in-person and virtual programming as assigned.
  
  

Individual Counseling and Clinical Services – 4 Hours Weekly

• Maintain a small assigned caseload.
  
  
• Provide individual counseling and treatment coordination as scheduled.
  
  
• Complete treatment plans, progress reviews, and other required clinical documentation.
  
  
• Monitor client treatment progress and identify barriers to recovery.
  
  
• Participate in multidisciplinary staffing and clinical consultation as scheduled.
  
  

The four non-group hours include individual counseling, documentation, care coordination, and other assigned responsibilities. Caseload size will reflect available clinical hours and client needs.


Required Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Minnesota LADC license.
  
  
• Experience providing substance use disorder counseling.
  
  
• Knowledge of Minnesota Rule 245G, ASAM criteria, and clinical documentation requirements.
  
  
• Strong group facilitation, communication, and organizational skills.
  
  
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and respond appropriately to challenging client behaviors.
  
  
• Ability to complete documentation accurately and on time.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in outpatient or intensive outpatient treatment.
  
  
• Familiarity with Procentive electronic health records.
  
  
• Experience with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
  
  
• Training in motivational interviewing, CBT, DBT, or trauma-informed care.
  
  
• Experience providing virtual group counseling.
  
  

What We Offer

• $35 per hour
  
  
• Consistent 20-hour weekly schedule.
  
  
• Small, manageable caseload.
  
  
• Opportunity to focus primarily on group facilitation.
  
  
• Collaborative multidisciplinary treatment team.
  
  
• Supportive, recovery-focused work environment.
  
  
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in clients' recovery journeys.