Drug & Alcohol Counselor

Job Listing ID:

4469570

Job Title:

Drug & Alcohol Counselor Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Brookings

Date Posted:

04/09/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

40

Shift:

Day Shift Duration of Job:

Full Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

The Drug & Alcohol Counselor provides direct client services, including screenings, assessments, evaluating level of care, diagnose for substance use criteria, screen for mental health symptoms, refer, treatment plan and document appropriately. The Counselor will provide counsel and support to patients suffering from drug or alcohol dependency, educate families in the best ways to help in the recovery process, and work with those participating in outpatient programs.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent required MHACBO Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor I, II, or III status or equivalent

Primary Responsibilities:

Complete ASAM assessment to determine appropriate treatment plan Facilitates groups using education, discussion and group process. Focus on emotional / social / and family issues relevant to clients suffering with substance use disorders Complete client documentation in a timely manner. Documentation to be completed within client's EMR Provide regular status reports to referral sources and community partners. Unscheduled phone calls and emails may need to be sent/responded to referral sources and community partners Some departments may require participating in the collection of UAs, utilizing agency protocol. Participates in clinical supervision, including group and individual observation, QA review of documentation, and personal goal tracking highlighted in yearly evaluation. Attends minimum of 2 hours individual or group supervision per month

Job Classification:

Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Licenses/Certifications

Required:

Alcohol and Drug Certification (CADC) Compensation

Salary:

$55,000.00 to $77,000.00 per Year Depending on Experience, Depending on Qualifications

Benefits Offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Sick Leave, Life Insurance, Retirement

Additional Benefit Information:

We Offer:

' 100% Paid Premiums for Full Family Medical insurance, cash waiver available ' Dental, Vision, and Pet insurance options ' Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options ' 401(k) retirement plan with 5% employer contribution ' In-house training, on-site professional development, and annual allowance for external training ' Signing Bonus and Relocation Assistance, when applicable ' Clinical supervision towards licensure is available Job Requirements

Experience Required:

 At least 1 year

Education Required:

Vocational Certification/Degree

Minimum Age:

18

Gender:

N/A

Employer Will Perform:

Background Check , Drug Test , DMV records check