Licensed Addiction Counselor

Addiction CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$25-$37/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 6mo ago

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, student loan repayment, 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

The Licensed Addiction Counselor will lead individual and group therapy sessions while developing personalized treatment plans for patients. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based care, including Medication-Assisted Treatment and harm reduction strategies.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual counselingTreatment planningClinical assessmentsCase managementTeam collaborationCrisis intervention

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 40 active Addiction Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 35% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Addiction Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

How many Addiction Medicine jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in substance use / addiction counselorranked against 1,008 Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$52k–$77kAddiction Medicine median $57k (middle half $50k–$64k)433 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% remote · 35% no call · 80% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Addiction Medicine pay trend+2.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,008 Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Addiction Counselor at HEARTVIEW FOUNDATION a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor — ranked against 1,008 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Counselor Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
56% this job
Loan repayment
28% this job
PSLF eligible
22%
CME allowance
17%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,008 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Heartview Foundation

Hospitals and Health Care
Bismarck, North Dakota
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous PTO
100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Sign-on bonuses
Student loan repayment
Relocation assistance