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**Working Title: Advanced Licensed Alcohol Drug Counselor** **Job Class: Clinical Program Therapist 3** **Agency: Direct Care and Treatment** **This posting was previously announced on 03/21/2026. If you have already applied, you do not need to reapply.** + **Job ID** : 92034 + **Location** : Carlton + **Telework Eligible** : No + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 04/14/2026 + **Closing Date** : 04/20/2026 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT MAPE State Operated Svcs + **Division/Unit** : Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment Services / CARE Carlton Pgm Couns + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift / 8:00am-4:30pm and may include one late shift/week 11:00am-7:30pm + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday and may include every 6th Saturday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / annually + **Job Class Option** : Chemical Dependency + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (: Yes Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify. **The work you'll do is more than just a job.** At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. **** Due to the nature of the program, only FEMALE applicants will be considered **** **This position may be eligible for a hiring incentive of up to $2,500** The Community Addiction Recovery Enterprise (CARE) program in Carlton has a rewarding career opportunity for a counselor who is dedicated to helping people who struggle with substance use disorder and addiction. CARE Carlton is an all-female facility, specializing in the delivery of treatment for women with substance use disorder. Along with inpatient and outpatient services, the program offers adult learning for clients, such as parenting skills, domestic violence prevention and recovery, healthy relationships, and spirituality. This position provides advanced professional level independent and integrated counseling and case management for clients with co-occurring disorders (CODs) in a residential treatment setting. This will include development and leadership of an individualized treatment planning process. The Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) guides the multidisciplinary team in the daily functions of treatment for individual clients, is responsible for implementation of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment interventions and oversees the integration of treatment among team members for clients with co-occurring conditions. This is an excellent opportunity to join a great team and make a difference in the lives of others. Responsibilities Include: + Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to support the development, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of co-occurring treatment programming and therapeutic activities. + Contributes to the creation and maintenance of a treatment milieu that is welcoming, trauma-informed, therapeutically supportive, and fiscally responsible. + Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential clinical documentation in accordance with state and federal statutes governing substance use disorder and mental health service delivery. + Establish and nurture effective working relationships with colleagues, clients, families, and natural supports, community partners, and public and private agencies that support the individuals we serve across the state. + Provide flexible support and coverage for fellow LADC team members as needed to ensure continuity of care. **Minimum Qualifications** To qualify you must have: + Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, behavior analysis, or related field; and + Licensure as a Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the State of Minnesota + Two years of post-bachelor's degree experience providing behavioral health clinical services including at least 3 of the 5 activities listed below: + Delivering psychoeducation and/or behavioral interventions + Providing case coordination among multidisciplinary team members + Conducting comprehensive assessments + Leading development of treatment/support plans as required by program licensure + Planning discharge/transition and/or aftercare OR + Master's degree in psychology, social work, behavior analysis, or related field; + Licensure as a Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the State of Minnesota + One year of post master's degree experience providing behavioral health clinical services including at least 3 of the 5 activities listed below: + Delivering psychoeducation and/or behavioral interventions + Providing case coordination among multidisciplinary team members + Conducting comprehensive assessments + Leading development of treatment/support plans as required by program licensure + Planning discharge/transition and/or aftercare **Preferred Qualifications** + Knowledge of the civil commitment process + Experience working with individuals with co-occurring mental health, substance abuse and or behavioral health disorders **Additional Requirements** To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment. Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email . Please indicate what assistance is needed.