Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)

Addiction CounselorFull-Time

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

Treatment planningAssessment documentationSubstance use disorder treatment

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.

What does the Addiction Counseling market look like in Minnesota?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedAddiction Counseling median $70k (middle half $66k–$73k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMinnesota index 98.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Addiction Counseling listings in Minnesota8 active122 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 40% remote · 36% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMinnesota Counselor listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $2k) · 28% offer loan repayment239 active listings, Nov 2026
New Addiction Counseling listings45 in the last 30 days34 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

47 jobs · 38 employers
18
<$75k
10
$75k-100k
10
$100k-125k
9
$125k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs
401k / retirement match
89%
CME allowance
46% this job
Loan repayment
37%
Sign-on bonus
20%
PSLF eligible
20%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Below most Addiction Counseling listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 121 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Fergus Falls

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k
Typical market rent
$909/mo
Residents’ average commute
13 min
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.