Licensed Alcohol And Drug Counselor

Company Description Brighter Days Recovery Center is a substance use treatment provider dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by alcohol and drug use. The center offers evidence-based, person-centered services designed to promote long-term recovery and improved quality of life. Interdisciplinary teams collaborate to address the clinical, emotional, and social needs of each client in a respectful, nonjudgmental environment. Brighter Days Recovery Center emphasizes professional development, ethical practice, and culturally responsive care. Team members are encouraged to contribute ideas that enhance programming and client outcomes.
Role Description This is a on-site Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor role based in Minneapolis, MN. The counselor will provide individual and group counseling, complete comprehensive assessments, develop person-centered treatment plans, and document services in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards. Daily responsibilities include facilitating therapeutic groups, conducting intake and ongoing assessments, coordinating care with medical and mental health providers, and supporting clients through all phases of treatment and recovery. The role also involves collaborating with families and community resources, participating in case reviews and team meetings, and responding to client crises using de-escalation and motivational interviewing techniques. The counselor will maintain strict confidentiality, uphold ethical guidelines, and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and recovery-oriented environment for all clients.
Qualifications

• Current licensure or eligibility as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) in the state of Minnesota, or equivalent credential as required by local regulations.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, addiction studies, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, evidence-based treatment modalities, and recovery-oriented systems of care.
• Experience conducting biopsychosocial assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing individual and group counseling in a substance use or behavioral health setting.
• Strong therapeutic communication skills, including motivational interviewing, active listening, and trauma-informed, person-centered approaches.
• Ability to maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and work effectively with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Commitment to ethical practice, professional boundaries, and strict confidentiality; familiarity with HIPAA and relevant state regulations.
• Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, engage families and community partners, and coordinate care across services.
• Cultural humility and experience working with diverse populations, including sensitivity to socioeconomic, racial, gender, and LGBTQIA considerations.
• Organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize caseloads, meet deadlines, and respond to urgent client needs.
• CPR/First Aid and crisis