Outpatient Alcohol & Drug Counselor

Recovering Hope

. Complete Comprehensive Assessment and Comprehensive Assessment Survey .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • Minnesota • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $55,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing individualized treatment and continuing care plans for clients with substance use and co-occurring disorders, while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and maintaining accurate documentation of client progress.

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Licensed Alcohol And Drug CounselorComprehensive AssessmentIndividualized Treatment PlansSubstance Use DisordersCo-Occurring Disorders

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Hard Skills

Comprehensive Assessment SurveyGAIN-SS AdministrationIndividual Abuse Prevention PlansClient DocumentationGroup Counseling Facilitation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationClient Support

Tools & Technologies

Office MachineryComputer Proficiency

Certifications & Qualifications

Full Or Temp Licensure By The State Of Minnesota

Industry Keywords

Chapter 245GChapter 245ASections 626.556Sections 626.557Sections 626.5572

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Complete Comprehensive Assessment and Comprehensive Assessment Survey
Complete GAIN-SS with all clients upon admission
Complete Initial Services Plan with all clients
Contact referents, when appropriate consent is in place, within the first three days of admission and weekly thereafter to provide progress updates and consultation regarding continuing care planning
Assess clients for potential vulnerabilities using criteria in the Program Abuse Prevention Plan
Develop, review and update Individual Abuse Prevention Plans as needed
Develop comprehensive individualized treatment plans with specific and measurable goals, objectives and interventions within five sessions
Update and revise treatment plans with clients according to the timeline outlined in 245G
Document client participation and progress in client records according to Center policies and procedures
Communicate regularly with the Outpatient Clinic Director and Mental Health Professional about client treatment and progress
Facilitate group chemical dependency counseling and education sessions
Develop and implement individualized continuing care plans, including coordination with significant others and referrals for medical, substance use, mental health and other services
Support concerned persons, including family members and friends, with resources for sober support during and after treatment
Complete professional development in Substance Use Disorders and Co-Occurring Disorders
Contribute to the broader Center team, including general housekeeping, kitchen duties and light maintenance
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Full or Temp licensure by the State of Minnesota for Alcohol and Drug Counselor in good standing
Know and understand the implications of chapter 245G, chapter 245A, and sections 626.556, 626.557 and 626.5572
Constantly operate a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, printer, etc.
Frequently communicate with employees, managers, patients and other individuals with key relationships
Ability to receive and provide accurate information in these situations
Frequently move around the office to access file cabinets, office machinery and supplies, etc.
Must reside in Minnesota
Full-time availability, 40 hours/week
Group hours Monday–Thursday, 5p–8p

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) with company match — eligible after 1 year of employment and 1,000 hours worked
Scholarship opportunities for continued learning
Employee Assistance Program for personal support
Paid Time Off — rest and recharge when you need it
Casual/Flexible hours — maintain work-life balance with a schedule that works for you