Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services in coordination with the treatment team consistent with Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation’s Standards of Care.
• Provide clinical coaching, as assigned, to students and interns to facilitate development of clinical competency and ethical practice.
• Substance Use Disorder Counselor 1:
  • Provide substance use disorder treatment services to patients according to the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation standards of care, policies, and procedures.
  • Represent Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation services to various audiences to ensure consistent knowledge about services, processes and participation.
  • Facilitate and demonstrate communication of patient information to internal and external resources for patients according to Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation policy and procedures and consistent with Federal Confidentiality (CFR 42) and Health Information Portability and Privacy Act (CFR 45) and mandated reporting requirements.
• Substance Use Disorder Counselor 2:
  • Maintain a manageable caseload.
  • Benefit from remarkable team collaboration and peer support.
  • Receive individual weekly clinical supervision with an LCSW (for clinical hours) and group supervision with a highly trained, diverse, multidisciplinary team multiple times weekly.
  • Prioritize ongoing professional development with relevant CEUs toward licensure/renewal at no cost.
  • Reduced tuition to Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies.
  • Leadership‑supported DEI initiatives.

Qualifications

• Substance Use Disorder Counselor 1 – Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Completed certificate/degree program in addiction counseling or equivalent.
  • Active Substance Use Disorder certification or license in the state of employment (MN: LADC).
  • Proficiency with technology and computer skills to document in an electronic health record system, attend virtual meetings, and manage Outlook emails and calendars.
  • Current CPR certification (or obtain within 30 days; fully remote employees exempt). Certification must be from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
  • Must satisfactorily pass a state/license‑specific background check.
• Substance Use Disorder Counselor 2 – Required:
  • Master’s degree.
  • Completed certificate/degree program in addiction counseling or equivalent.
  • Active Substance Use Disorder certification or license in the state of employment (MN: LADC).
  • Proficiency with technology and computer skills to document in an electronic health record system, attend virtual meetings, and manage Outlook emails and calendars.
  • Current CPR certification (or obtain within 30 days; fully remote employees exempt). Certification must be from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
  • Must satisfactorily pass a state/license‑specific background check.

Overview

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is the largest nonprofit addiction recovery organization in the United States. With 1,600+ employees, seventeen treatment sites, and $190 million in annual revenue, it serves nearly 25,000 people each year. The organization takes a total‑ecosystem approach to prevention, education, research, advocacy, and treatment, delivering evidence‑based practices that help individuals reclaim their futures. Hazelden Betty Ford strives to be a “best place to work,” fostering a culture where employees are encouraged to contribute ideas and perform at their highest ability.

Benefits

• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Pay

Salary range: $67,679 – $90,247 per year.