What are the responsibilities and job description for the Alcohol & Drug Counselor - Fully Remote position at Roots Wellness Center?
Job Description
Job Description
- MUST Live in the Minneapolis / St.Paul area
Job Title : Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor
Reports To : Treatment Director
Job Status : Full Time
Job Location : On site
About RWC :
At Roots Wellness Center we treat co-occurring disorders through the lens of social justice. We believe that for many, chronic social Injustice fuels the cycle of illness, addiction, and pain.
Come and work for a company that is at the forefront of social justice, with a commitment to addressing racial and socioeconomic disparities in behavioral healthcare. We are on a mission to provide marginalized individuals and families with excellent clinical care and close the gap within marginalized communities.
Summary :
Responsible for performing substance use disorder assessments, participating in and contributing to interdisciplinary treatment and discharge plans and providing individual and group substance use disorder counseling services. The alcohol and drug counselor will have skills to carry out the 12 core functions and all other counseling duties identified by Minnesota statute 245G in individual and group settings.
The LADC position will support anti-oppressive / anti-racist practice, and trauma-responsive practice in all aspects of their interactions with staff, community, and company stakeholders through their administrative and operations support of program staff working on site and in community to address socioeconomic and health disparity. Comfort and proven experience and interest in working with staff with a range of identities including age, developmental and acquired disabilities, religion, spirituality, ethnicity, race, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, relationship structure, indigenous heritage, national origin, immigration status, and gender is required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Qualifications / Experience :
Supervisory Responsibilities :
Administratively supervises 1-2 ADC interns. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Physical Environment :
The LADC role operates in a hybrid environment, including on-site work at Roots Wellness Center, community locations, and occasionally remote settings. Workspaces include office areas for administrative and counseling tasks, group therapy rooms for facilitating sessions, and other environments such as courtrooms or legal offices when coordinating with the legal system.
Work Environment :
This position emphasizes client-centered care with a focus on anti-oppressive, trauma-responsive practices. It requires interdisciplinary collaboration with staff, interns, and external stakeholders, balancing individual and group counseling, administrative duties, and training responsibilities. The culture fosters social justice, cultural humility, and professional growth while addressing racial and socioeconomic disparities in behavioral healthcare.
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