Substance Use Disorder Counselor

US-MN-Center City

Job ID: 2026-12671
Type: Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Clinical & Counseling
Hazelden Betty Ford FoundationShift Day
Responsibilities

Provide clinical services in coordination with the treatment team consistent with Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation’s Standards of Care. Provide clinical coaching, as assigned, to students and interns to facilitate development of clinical competency and ethical practice.

As an Substance Use Disorder Counselor 1 you will:

1. Provide substance use disorder treatment services to patients according to the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation standards of care, policies, and procedures

2. To represent Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation services to various audiences to ensure consistent knowledge about services, processes and participation

3. Facilitate and demonstrate communication of patient information to internal and external resources for patients according to Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation policy and procedures and consistent with Federal Confidentiality (CFR 42) and Health Information Portability and Privacy Act (CFR 45) and mandated reporting requirements

As a Substance Use Disorder Counselor 2 you will:

1. A manageable caseload
2. Remarkable team collaboration and peer support
3. Individual weekly clinical supervision with LCSW (for clinical hours) and group supervision with highly trained and diverse clinical multi-disciplinary team, multiple times weekly
4. Prioritize ongoing professional development by offering relevant CEU’s toward licensure/renewal at no cost to you
5. Reduced tuition to Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies
6. Leadership supported DEI Initiatives

Qualifications

Required Qualifications Substance Use Disorder Counselor 1:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Completed certificate/degree program in addiction counseling or equivalent
• Active Substance Use Disorder certification or license in state you will be working:
  • MN: LADC
• Proficiency in the Spanish Language.
  • Minimum requirement is to score at an advanced level or higher on a Spanish language competency assessment administered by HBFF’s third party vendor.
• Proficiency with technology and computer skills to document in an electronic health record system, attend virtual meetings, and manage outlook emails and calendars
• Must be 18+ years of age
• Current CPR certification or obtain within 30 days (fully remote work employees exempt).
  • Certification must be from American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Must satisfactorily pass a state/license specific background check

Required Qualifications Substance Use Disorder Counselor 2:

• Masters Degree
• Completed certificate/degree program in addiction counseling or equivalent
• Active Substance Use Disorder certification or license in state you will be working:
  • MN: LADC
• Proficiency in the Spanish Language.Minimum requirement is to score at an advanced level or higher on a Spanish language competency assessment administered by HBFF’s third party vendor.
• Proficiency with technology and computer skills to document in an electronic health record system, attend virtual meetings, and manage outlook emails and calendars
• Must be 18+ years of age
• Current CPR certification or obtain within 30 days (fully remote work employees exempt).
  • Certification must be from American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Must satisfactorily pass a state/license specific background check

Overview:

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is the largest nonprofit addiction recovery organization in the United States. It is also one of the most mission-driven places you will find. The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation team is passionate about providing hope and ultimately healing. As a living, growing and evolving institution, the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is – at our core- a people-powered organization. Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is comprised of 1600+ employees, seventeen treatment sites and produces $190 million dollars in annual revenue. This exemplary organization serves nearly 25,000 people annually and is committed to provide hope and healing for those experiencing addiction to alcohol and other drugs.

What makes this organization unique is its total ecosystem approach to prevention, education, research, advocacy and treatment. All of the parts of the organization work together to inform, develop and deliver evidence- based practices that help people reclaim their futures and restore their hope.

Being “a best place to work” is a strategic goal of Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and it’s a goal that every employee plays an active role in helping to achieve. Our culture is a reflection of how encouraged and energized we each feel about contributing our ideas and performing to our greatest ability. Join us and do meaningful work.

We deeply value our employees. Working at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation includes a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive Health, Dental and Vision Plans
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Paid time-off
• Tuition reimbursement

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our colleagues is critical to our success as a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction to alcohol and other drugs; and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.