Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)
Compensation
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Job Description
Northstar Behavioral Health Network is a team of professionals that specialize in serving those battling substance use disorders, specifically Opioid Use Disorder and Stimulant Use Disorder. Also specializing in those needing Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS).
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):
Provide individual therapy, group therapy, case management, crisis intervention that addresses the goals established on the treatment plan.
Document services provided in a weekly note, individual note, and/or information note. Documentation will be completed according to NBH policies and procedures and standards established by governing bodies.
Document case activity notes and important information.
Develop comprehensive treatment plans that meet the individual needs of the client. Treatment plans will be completed in accordance with NBH policies and procedures and standards established by governing bodies.
Complete and document assessments in accordance with NBH policies and procedures and standards established by governing bodies.
- Participate in weekly case staffing meetings and supervision meetings.
- Provide court, Department of Corrections, and other referral sources with progress reports as requested.
- Work cooperatively with outside agencies.
- Discharge duties in accordance with contracts, licensure standards, and NBH policies and procedures.
- Exhibits knowledge of core competencies in relation to working with co-occurring disorders through continuing education and implementing skills into all aspects of treatment.
- Complete other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements
- Valid LADC/ADC-T licensure in the state of MN
- 1+ years addiction counseling experience
- Comprehensive understanding of all MN Statutes related to providing services for the population NBHN serves
- CPR/First Aid Certification or attain within 30 days of employment
- Must be able to pass a background check
- Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record
- Strong computer skills, including knowledge in MS Office, and Google Suite programs
- Familiar with medication for opioid use disorder Model (preferred)
- Specialty training such as DBT-SUD, CBT, MI, etc. (preferred)
- Familiar with Procentive, Electronic Health Record System (preferred)
Key Responsibilities
Provide individual and group therapy, case management, and crisis intervention while developing comprehensive treatment plans for clients. Document all services and assessments in accordance with organizational policies and governing standards.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Addiction Counseling — Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Addiction Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 36% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Addiction Counseling median $70k (middle half $66k–$73k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Minnesota index 98.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Addiction Counseling listings in Minnesota | 8 active | 122 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% remote · 36% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Minnesota Counselor listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $2k) · 28% offer loan repayment239 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Addiction Counseling listings | 45 in the last 30 days | 34 the 30 days before (+32%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Addiction Counseling pay trend | −10.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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