• Addiction Counselor | Adult Addiction Services

    CentraCare (St. Cloud, MN)


    Job Shift: Various

     

    Assignment Category: Full-time temporary

     

    Hours per Pay Period: 64

    Work From Home 100%: No

    Pay Ranges: 56693.51-85018.35

     

    Job Identification: 229013

     

    Job Category: Clinical Professional

    Job Schedule: Full time

    CentraCare is seeking a compassionate and skilled Addition Counselor to join our Adult Addiction Services team in a temporary role lasting through approximately December 31st, 2026. At CentraCare, we are committed to helping individuals regain hope and heal from substance use disorders and any additional mental health issues.

     

    The Adult Addiction Services Counselor will take a leading role on the therapy team and is ultimately responsible for coordinated case management of assigned clients and will act as a liaison between the treatment team and consulting and referral resource personnel. This is a float position covering group therapy and will also have a schedule for Comprehensive Assessments. Training will be in both the outpatient and inpatient settings.

    Schedule:

    + Temporary full-time | 64 hours every two weeks | Benefit Eligible | Adult Addiction Services

    + Various days Monday - Friday | Typically 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, occasional evenings until 9:00 pm

    + Temporary position lasting through approximately 12/31/2026

    Pay and Benefits:

    + Starting pay begins at $45,344.81 per year (based on 64 hours per pay period); exact wage determined by years of related experience.

    + Salary range: of $45,344.81 - $68,014.68 (based on hours being filled as 64 hours every two weeks)

    + Salary and salary range of $56,693.51 - $85,018.35 per year are based on a 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period), reduced FTE will result in a prorated offer rate

    + Full time benefits (https://jobs.centracare.com/us/en/benefits) : medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more!

    Qualifications:

    + Graduate-level Chemical Dependency Certificate or Master’s Degree in chemical dependency counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or other related field (with an internship in chemical dependency) or

    + Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Dependency Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or other related field (with an internship in chemical dependency) or

    + High School Diploma or GED graduate plus counselor training program for chemical dependency including internship in primary treatment setting required.

    + State of Minnesota LADC (Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor) license required.

    + Minimum of 2 years of experience to be considered for hospital-based consultation work.

    + Need to be familiar with laws regarding commitment, confidentiality, vulnerable adult, child protection, and patient’s rights.

    + Knowledge and skill in counseling and communication and knowledge about resources for inpatient/outpatient and supportive care and public policy regarding MI/CD in Minnesota.

    + Requires successful compliance with Minnesota Law, Chapter 372 relating to sexual exploitation of patients by staff providing psychotherapy services.

     

    CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.