Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) – Full-Time

NUWAY Alliance is a nonprofit organization created in 2019 with a mission to provide leadership, innovation, and recovery access in response to national and local trends in behavioral healthcare. It provides overarching leadership and management to NUWAY House, Cochran Recovery Services, The Gables, Arrigoni Housing Support, and NUWAY Recovery Foundation.

About the role

The Counselor plays an important role in the delivery of treatment services to clients and is responsible for ensuring that all clients receive services as mandated by the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS). The Counselor provides services to support achievement of effective personal development, working with clients individually and in group settings to identify and resolve issues including substance use, mental health, personal and/or emotional, and family issues. Counselors must maintain client confidentiality in accordance with state and federal guidelines and HIPAA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver treatment services to clients as mandated by the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS).
• Provide individual and group counseling to address substance use, mental health, personal, emotional, and family issues.
• Maintain client confidentiality in accordance with state, federal, and HIPAA requirements.
• Document services effectively in writing using an electronic health records (EHR) system.

Requirements

• Current LADC License.
• Age 18 or older.
• Demonstrated working knowledge in the field of substance use disorder and/or mental health, preferably in an addiction treatment facility.
• Previous counseling or counseling internship required.
• High degree of computer literacy, including experience using an electronic health records (EHR) system.
• Excellent written, communication, customer service, and case management skills.
• Able to pass Minnesota DHS background study.
• Possess maturity, patience, understanding, and empathy with recovering individuals.
• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team and relate to people from diverse backgrounds.
• Proficient in English, including understanding, following instructions, and communicating effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional licenses: LP, LICSW, LMFT, LPCC.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience as a skilled consultant and facilitator.
• Strong facilitation, negotiation, investigation, and mediation skills.

Physical Demands

• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Daily use of general office and/or residential facility equipment.
• Lifting (max 10 pounds), minimal reaching, bending, and stooping.
• Ability to effectively navigate program and office environments, including ascending and descending steps, passing through doorways and entrances, and accessing facilities.

Pay

Annual salary of $70,000 - $80,000.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 403(b)-retirement plan with a generous company match.