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Turning Point
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Alcohol and Drug Counselor

CounselorNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$64k-$68k

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Job Description

Make a lasting difference in the lives of individuals on their path to recovery.

Turning Point, Inc. is seeking a dedicated, compassionate and board certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor to join our team. In this rewarding role, you’ll provide vital counseling and therapy services to individuals overcoming substance use challenges, empowering them to build healthier, more fulfilling lives.

What You’ll Do

  • Conduct thorough assessments and evaluations to identify client needs and goals
  • Develop personalized treatment plans tailored to each individual’s recovery journey
  • Lead individual and group counseling sessions using evidence-based approaches
  • Apply ASAM criteria to guide treatment decisions and ensure best practices
  • Monitor client progress, making adjustments to treatment plans as needed
  • Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide integrated care
  • Offer education and support to clients’ families, fostering understanding and healing
  • Maintain detailed and timely documentation using our electronic health record system

Engage in ongoing supervision and professional development to stay current with counseling research and techniques

Why Turning Point?

Mission-Driven Work: Be part of a culturally specific organization that centers the voices and needs of African American clients

  • Professional Growth: Gain supervision hours and mentoring toward your LADC licensure
  • Collaborative Team: Work alongside experienced clinicians and community advocates
  • Inclusive Culture: We value diversity, lived experience, and innovation in care delivery

Requirements

Who We’re Looking For

  • Board Certified LADC
  • Licensed or license-eligible Alcohol and Drug Counselor with a passion for client-centered care
  • Solid knowledge and skills of mental health and substance use treatment approaches
  • Familiarity with insurance processes and thorough documentation practices
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time effectively
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to connect with clients and collaborate with teams
  • Ability to stay composed and efficient in fast-paced, high-stress environments
  • Genuine empathy and respect for individuals on their recovery journey
  • Proficient with electronic health records and relevant software
  • Knowledge of criteria and evidence-based counseling methods
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
  • Commitment to maintaining ethical standards and client confidentiality
  • Eagerness to grow professionally through continuing education and supervision
  • Benefits We Offer That Support You—At Work and Beyond

At Turning Point, Inc., we believe that taking care of our team is just as important as taking care of our clients. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance.

  • Here’s what you can expect as part of our team:
  • Health & Wellness
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Financial Security
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution
  • Competitive Pay and Growth Opportunities
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Peace of Mind
  • Supportive, mission-driven work environment

Additional Voluntary Benefits to Meet Your Needs

We’re committed to supporting your personal and professional well-being—because when our team thrives, so do the people we serve.

Ready to Make a Meaningful Impact?

Apply today to join Turning Point, Inc. and be part of a mission that truly matters.

Key Responsibilities

The counselor will conduct assessments, develop personalized treatment plans, and facilitate individual and group therapy sessions using evidence-based approaches. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide integrated care and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Alcohol and Drug CounselingMental Health AssessmentTreatment PlanningIndividual CounselingCrisis InterventionMultidisciplinary CollaborationClient AdvocacyEvidence-based PracticesCase Management

Addiction Counseling — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Addiction Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 30% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$66k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $67k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Addiction Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Alcohol and Drug Counselor at Turning Point a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Addiction Counseling — ranked against 113 active Addiction Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

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Salary Distribution38 jobs · 30 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 30 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
Sign-on bonus
39%
CME allowance
21% this job
Loan repayment
15%
PSLF eligible
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Addiction Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 113 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call

Living in Minneapolis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$365k≈ 5.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,682/mo≈ 32% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Accident Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Supervision hours and mentoring toward LADC licensure