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Pays $85k-$133k — Counselor market median is ~$65k (63 jobs)

Scott County Community Development Agency logo
Scott County Community Development Agency
Shakopee, Minnesota

Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor

CounselorFull-Time
Posted 6mo ago

About the Role

Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor at Scott County CDA. Full pay range $85,367-$133,387. Shakopee, MN.

Join Scott County Community Development Agency as a Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor – $85K+ in Shakopee, Minnesota.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $85K - $133K
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • Health Insurance - Four-tier plan option
  • Dental Insurance - Four-tier plan option
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible (Pre-Tax) Spending Accounts
  • Post-Retirement Health Care Savings Plan
  • Long-Term Disability
  • 11 paid holidays annually

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Scott County Community Development Agency in Shakopee, Minnesota.

Key Responsibilities

The role involves performing highly responsible substance use disorder assessment and treatment, including developing and facilitating SUD programming up to level 2.1, overseeing treatment coordination, and providing direct client services like counseling and evaluations. Responsibilities also include developing standard operating procedures, ensuring regulatory compliance, providing clinical oversight, and offering consultation and training to other professionals and agencies.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications require a current Alcohol and Drug Counselor license along with two years of experience providing direct SUD services, plus a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Preferred qualifications include experience in SUD program development or dual licensure as a Mental Health Professional.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Substance Use Disorder AssessmentTreatment PlanningIndividual CounselingFamily CounselingGroup CounselingClinical OversightASAM Criteria UtilizationDAANES ReportingCrisis InterventionConsultationTrainingRecord KeepingClinical Supervision245G ComplianceMedicaid Compliance

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 63 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
27% this job
PSLF eligible
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Sign-on bonus
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About Scott County Community Development Agency

Government Relations Services
Shakopee, MN
11-50 employees
Website All Scott County Community Development Agency jobs

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance - Four-tier plan option
Dental Insurance - Four-tier plan option
Life Insurance
Flexible (Pre-Tax) Spending Accounts
Post-Retirement Health Care Savings Plan
Long-Term Disability
11 paid holidays annually
Paid Time Off (PTO) or Vacation & Sick Leave
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