Licensed Addiction Counselor - Part-Time
Listed compensation
$31-$35/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and weekend coverage.
Job Description
Who We Are
The Village is one of the region's leading non-profit human service organizations. We provide behavioral health and other community services across North Dakota and Minnesota. It's a place where you can build a career and help people at the same time.
What We Are Looking For
The Village Family Service Center is seeking a North Dakota Licensed Addiction Counselor who is passionate about treating addiction to join the dynamic, family-like atmosphere at First Step Recovery.
The position is part-time, with hours being at or around 20 hours per week, and include evening hours. Job duties would include evening Intensive Outpatient groups, treatment planning, documentation and individual sessions.
If you have a positive attitude and appreciate working alongside a supportive team, we want you to join us in changing lives. When you work at First Step, you are part of a collaborative team that helps those who struggle with addiction become the person they want to be.
We put our clients first, but also take care of staff. In addition to competitive wages and benefits, we provide opportunities for continuing education and development, ensuring the best service for our clients.
You will be required to have a valid, in good standing, ND license to practice addiction counseling. If you are a MN LADC, we can work with you for ND licensure. We can also help explore gaining a ND license from other states as well.
What We Offer
403(b) Retirement Match up to 5% at hire.
Voluntary Insurances including, dental, vision, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Critical Illness, Hospital & Accident insurance.
Employer paid Short-term disability, Long-term disability and Life Insurance for employees working 20 + hours per week.
- 8 to 9 Paid holidays
- Starting Paid Time Off (PTO) of 13 days/year.
If you feel that this position would be a great fit for you, please fill out our 3-minute mobile-friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!
The Village Family Service Center is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
The counselor will facilitate evening Intensive Outpatient groups and conduct individual therapy sessions. Responsibilities also include developing treatment plans and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid North Dakota license to practice addiction counseling or be eligible to obtain one. A positive attitude and the ability to work within a collaborative, supportive team environment are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 40 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 73% are remote, 10% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for North Dakota is 89.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.8% of North Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Who we holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 78/100, 7 active listings.
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