LADC and Mental Health Clinical Trainee (Dually-Licensed)

About the role

Partners Behavioral Healthcare finds and restores individuals struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. We provide behavioral health services for justice-involved individuals that need to break free from addiction and criminal thinking, manage mental health, and take control of their lives amidst the complexities of the justice system. Partners Behavioral Healthcare provides compassionate, individualized programs and a community invested in helping clients achieve long-term, lasting recovery giving them the opportunity for reconciliation with self and others, hope in a better life, and a purpose to explore and achieve.

The Dually-Licensed Mental Health Clinical Trainee / Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) provides integrated mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services for individuals experiencing co-occurring disorders. This position combines clinical mental health assessment, diagnosis, and psychotherapy with substance use disorder assessment, treatment planning, counseling, and recovery support. The clinician is responsible for delivering comprehensive behavioral health services through individual therapy, group counseling, diagnostic and substance use assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, psychoeducation, and care coordination. The position requires close collaboration with interdisciplinary team members and adherence to Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), 245G, and mental health treatment standards. The clinician will maintain a balanced caseload consisting of approximately 50% mental health services and 50% substance use disorder treatment services. This is an exempt, on-site position in Minneapolis, reporting to the SUD Treatment Director and MH Program Manager.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a minimum of 26-28 direct service hours per week through a combination of mental health and substance use disorder services.
• Complete Mental Health Diagnostic Assessments and comprehensive Substance Use Disorder Assessments utilizing ASAM criteria and applicable DHS requirements.
• Develop and maintain Individual Treatment Plans, Initial Service Plans, Continuing Care Plans, Treatment Plan Reviews, and Discharge Summaries.
• Provide evidence-based individual therapy and substance use counseling for clients with co-occurring disorders.
• Facilitate mental health, substance use disorder, and co-occurring disorder groups.
• Provide psychoeducation related to mental health, substance use disorders, relapse prevention, recovery, emotional regulation, trauma, and wellness.
• Document all clinical services, assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, case reviews, and discharge documentation within agency-required timelines.
• Utilize clinical judgment to assess client functioning, identify treatment needs, and recommend appropriate levels of care.
• Conduct crisis assessments, safety planning, and de-escalation interventions as needed.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, medical providers, probation officers, social service agencies, schools, referral sources, and family members to coordinate care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, staffing, and case consultations.
• Provide telehealth services in compliance with Minnesota regulations and agency guidelines when appropriate.
• Ensure all client records are complete, accurate, and compliant with DHS, 245G, mental health, HIPAA, and agency standards.
• Participate in required supervision, staff development, and continuing education activities.
• Follow all agency safety, confidentiality, and professional conduct policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Expertise in mental health diagnosis, treatment planning, psychotherapy, and recovery-oriented care.
• Knowledge of ASAM criteria, 12 Core Functions, and substance use disorder treatment best practices.
• Ability to integrate mental health and substance use disorder services into a unified treatment approach.
• Strong clinical assessment, crisis intervention, and risk evaluation skills.
• Ability to facilitate both individual and group counseling effectively.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and person-centered treatment practices.
• Understanding of HIPAA regulations and client confidentiality requirements.
• Strong documentation and case management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and ethical practice standards.
• Competence utilizing electronic health records and telehealth technology.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines.
• Understanding of criminal justice, community resources, and social services systems impacting clients.

Requirements

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• Must hold a current LADC or ADC-T license in the state of