Licensed Addiction Counselor
Listed compensation
$28-$37/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Join Heartview Foundation as a Licensed Addiction Counselor
Are you a compassionate, motivated counselor ready to make a lasting difference in the lives of those seeking recovery? Heartview Foundation, a trusted leader in non-profit addiction treatment, is growing — and we’re looking for a dedicated Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) to join our team. If helping others find hope and healing is your calling, this could be the perfect opportunity.
About the Role
As a Licensed Addiction Counselor at Heartview Foundation, you'll play a key role in guiding individuals through their recovery journey. You’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based care in a supportive, respectful, and empowering environment.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Leading individual and group counseling sessions tailored to patient needs
- Conducting assessments and developing personalized treatment plans
- Utilizing evidence-based practices, including Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and harm reduction strategies
- Collaborating with medical and behavioral health professionals for coordinated, high-quality care
- Promoting an inclusive environment that honors each individual’s background and experiences
This is more than a job — it’s a chance to create meaningful change for individuals, families, and entire communities.
Why You'll Love Working at Heartview
- We’re deeply committed to supporting both our clients and our staff. Here's what we offer:
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) to prioritize your well-being
- 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees
- 75% employer-paid coverage for dependents
- 401(k) with employer match to support your financial future
- Paid holidays for rest and connection
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential personal and professional support
Additional perks such as sign-on bonuses, tuition reimbursement, and relocation assistance for qualified candidates
Requirements
What We’re Looking For
- We’re seeking a skilled and empathetic professional who is passionate about making a difference. Ideal candidates will have:
- An active North Dakota LAC license.
- Prior experience in substance use treatment or addiction counseling (preferred).
- Proficiency in assessments, individual and group therapy, and evidence-based approaches.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
If in recovery, one must have achieved a period of sustained abstinence and be able to demonstrate successful rehabilitation and stability.
Additional Requirements
- Successful background check.
- Compliance with drug-free workplace policies, including pre-employment screening.
At Heartview Foundation, every team member helps create a safe, recovery-oriented environment. We look for employees who are committed to recovery principles and healthy living, and who can demonstrate that commitment through their professional conduct and personal wellness practices.
Because of the unique role we play in clients’ lives, staff must also respect professional boundaries, avoid conflicts of interest, and recognize the power differential that can exist not only between providers and clients but also among staff members.
To ensure ethical standards are maintained, employees cannot be current participants in Heartview Foundation’s primary treatment programs. If an offer of employment is made, Human Resources will conduct due diligence to confirm the accuracy of this disclosure.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're looking for a fulfilling career where your work truly matters, we invite you to join the Heartview Foundation team. Together, we can help individuals reclaim their lives and build healthier futures — one step at a time.
Apply today and be part of something meaningful.
Key Responsibilities
Lead individual and group counseling, assess patients, and develop personalized treatment plans using evidence-based approaches, including medication-assisted treatment and harm reduction. Coordinate care with medical and behavioral health professionals while fostering an inclusive, respectful, recovery-oriented environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% are remote, 32% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for North Dakota is 89.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $76k in an average-cost state. 58.8% of North Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $58k–$77k | Substance Use / Addiction Counselor median $58k (middle half $53k–$65k)456 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$76k in purchasing power | North Dakota index 89.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Addiction Medicine listings in North Dakota | 10 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All substance use / addiction counselor listings in North Dakota | 34 active | 13,299 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 76% remote · 32% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | US counselor listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 13% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Addiction Medicine listings | 440 in the last 30 days | 214 the 30 days before (+106%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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