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Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
Fort Yates, North Dakota

Adolescent Addiction Counselor-Treatment Prog

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$22.81-$28.51/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern, benefits and time off.

Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

SCOPE OF WORK:

The Adolescent Addiction Counselor provides clinical oversight and direct counseling services for adolescents experiencing alcohol and substance use disorders. This position oversees daily youth program operations, delivers culturally responsive treatment services, ensures compliance with Tribal and Indian Health Service (IHS) standards, and collaborates with tribal programs, schools, courts, and community agencies to support youth and families.

This role is ideal for a compassionate, ethical, and motivated professional dedicated to strengthening youth recovery and community wellness.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations and clinical coordination of the Youth Treatment Program
  • Conduct intake assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Provide individual, group, and family counseling services
  • Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
  • Maintain accurate and compliant clinical documentation
  • Collaborate with Tribal departments, courts, schools, and external agencies
  • Prepare reports and ensure compliance with IHS, Tribal, and Federal regulations
  • Develop and support prevention and community education initiatives
  • Provide court documentation and testimony when required
  • Coordinate aftercare planning and client follow-up

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in related Behavioral Health field or specific training in adolescent addiction counseling with Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC).
  • Valid driver’s license.

SHIFT: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a. m. to 4:30 p. m.

Testing and Background Requirements

Subject to pre-employment, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Tribal, State, and Federal background investigation and MVR screening required.

Hiring Preferences

Qualified applicants who are enrolled members of a federally recognized Tribe will receive Native American preference.

Qualified applicants will receive Veteran’s Preference with submission of proof of honorable military service (e. g., DD-214).

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply by submitting an application and/or resume online, in-person or via email. Online Applications may be completed by visiting standingrock.org

In person applications can be submitted by visiting the Human Resource office during our regular business hours. Applications may also be emailed to personnel@standingrock.org [personnel@standingrock.org]

Contact the HR office at (701) 854-3826 if you have any questions.

Key Responsibilities

The counselor provides clinical oversight and direct counseling services for adolescents with alcohol and substance use disorders. Responsibilities include managing daily program operations, developing individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with tribal and community agencies.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in a Behavioral Health field or specific training with a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) certification is preferred. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and pass comprehensive background and drug screenings.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Adolescent CounselingSubstance Use Disorder TreatmentIntake AssessmentTreatment PlanningIndividual CounselingGroup CounselingCase Management

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% are remote, 34% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for North Dakota is 89.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$53k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $60k in an average-cost state. 58.8% of North Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Substance Use / Addiction Counselor 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$47k–$59kSubstance Use / Addiction Counselor median $57k (middle half $50k–$64k)439 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$60k in purchasing powerNorth Dakota index 89.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings in North Dakota36 active13,732 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 70% remote · 34% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,008 Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); 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 Adolescent Addiction Counselor-Treatment Prog at STANDING ROCK SIOUX TRIBE 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. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
97%
Sign-on bonus
33%
CME allowance
13%
Loan repayment
3%
PSLF eligible
3%

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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.

  • No weekends
  • On-site
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About Standing Rock Sioux Tribe

Government Administration
Fort Yates, North Dakota
51-200 employees

Living in Fort Yates

Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
Up to 2.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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