What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemical Health Professional position at AVIVO?
Do you know, you have the power to change the course of someone’s life?
Avivo employees do this every day, and we want you to join the team. At Avivo, our employees work with utter commitment to their clients, embracing the full person, believing in the dignity of all people.
Why This Role Matters
Recovery is a journey, and meaningful relationships can make all the difference.
As a Chemical Health Professional (LADC), you will provide dual-diagnosis treatment services, counseling, and case management to adults and families participating in substance use disorder treatment and recovery services. From program entry through discharge, you will serve as a primary point of contact, helping participants build recovery goals, strengthen support systems, and access the resources they need to live healthier, more self-directed lives.
This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about recovery-oriented care, clinical excellence, and helping individuals create lasting change through treatment, support, and connection.
And yes — Avivo is a 32-hour work week organization, offering full-time pay and benefits while supporting balance and sustainability in your work.
What You'll Do
- Provide individual counseling, case management, and treatment services for adults and families participating in substance use disorder treatment
- Develop treatment plans and support participants in identifying and achieving recovery goals
- Facilitate educational and process groups using evidence-based and participant-centered approaches
- Coordinate care with healthcare providers, community organizations, and other service partners
- Connect participants with housing, healthcare, transportation, recovery supports, and community resources
- Utilize motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and recovery-oriented practices throughout service delivery
- Promote participant health, wellness, and self-directed recovery
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic health record systems
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support participant success and continuity of care
- Support culturally responsive services and Avivo's commitment to reducing disparities and promoting dignity for all participant
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred
- Current Minnesota Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) license in good standing
- Six months to one year of related experience
- Minimum of two years free from substance use problems
- Experience facilitating groups and engaging participants in treatment services
- Knowledge of substance use disorders, mental health, recovery principles, and community resources
- Experience working with or serving diverse populations
- Understanding of 245G regulations and treatment documentation requirements preferred
- Strong communication, assessment, and case management skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team
What We Offer
- 32-hour full-time work week
- Medical Health plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Nice Healthcare: offers chat, video visits and in-home primary care visits
- Dental plan
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Basic Life/AD&D & Voluntary Life/AD&D
- Long term disability
- Option to purchase critical illness, accident insurance and short-term disability
- 401(k) Plan
- 10 Paid holidays & generous PTO
How to Apply
Submit your application online through Avivo’s Careers page at Avivomn.org. Qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps. Early applications encouraged as interviews are conducted on a rolling basis.
Make a Difference with Avivo.
Avivo will begin participating in E-Verify effective July 1, 2025.
Avivo will recruit, hire, promote and transfer qualified persons into all job classifications regardless of race, gender, religion, skin color, national origin or ancestry, physical disability (including pregnancy) or mental disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic characteristics.
Salary : $63,795 - $79,744