Working Title: Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor (LADC)
Job Class: Chemical Dependency Counselor, Senior
Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
Job ID: 93711
Location: Hastings
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 05/02/2026
Closing Date: 05/18//2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota Veterans Home - Hastings Domiciliary - AFSCME
Division/Unit: Minnesota Veterans Home - Hastings Domiciliary - Behavioral Health Services
Work Shift/Work Hours: Day hours with some evenings and weekends due to business need
Days of Work: Monday - Friday with occasional weekends
Travel Required : Yes, 20%
Salary Range: $27.53 - $35.21 / hourly; $57,482 - $73,518 / annually
Classified Status: Classified
Bargaining Unit: 204 - Health Care Non Professional / AFSCME
Work Area: Minnesota Veterans Home -Hastings Domiciliary - Behavioral Health Services
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
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.
Find your purpose in state service and make a difference in the lives of our Great Minnesota Veterans!
Earn a competitive wage, have affordable healthcare and comprehensive insurance benefits, a retirement plan, paid time off, free parking, and more!
The incumbent in this position will provide Substance Use services to residents at the Minnesota Veterans Home - Hastings Domiciliary Program. Services include assessment, counseling, facilitating groups, referral to other substance use resources, being an active liaison within partnering agencies, and providing substance use education to Veterans, the family or supportive individuals of Veterans and Domiciliary support staff.
This position may travel between Hastings and Minneapolis Domiciliary Program locations in addition to providing local transportation for residents to services.
The Minnesota Veterans Home in Hastings is a Domiciliary (DOM) which is an independent living community for Veterans. It provides a supportive environment that fosters a stable, healthy, and meaningful life for Veterans. Our rewarding program helps Veterans with their clinical, mental, chemical, and physical needs, and has the capacity to serve 195 Veterans between the Hastings and Minneapolis campuses. We offer a creative, fun, collaborative, and stimulating work environment that encourages professional growth.
The Hastings DOM is located in the southeast metro with connecting highways for an easy commute. The beautiful 128-acre wooded campus includes mature oaks and pines, nature trails and biking paths overlooking the Vermillion River.
Please see a message from Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner, Brad Lindsay. Select Link (https://youtu.be/uLsQU1FT0hs)
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these qualifications will be considered for this position.
Minimum Qualifications
Current licensure and in good standing with the MN Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC).
Training and experience working in a behavioral health program with responsibility for comprehensive substance use assessments, care planning, and supportive counseling including individual and group support for clients with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring disorders.
Skills in verbal and written communication, including proficient documentation and computer skills with experience in using an electronic healthcare record.
Education or experience with various supportive counseling techniques such as Motivational Interviewing and Harm Reduction theory.
Valid driver's license with the ability to travel between two program sites and support residents with accessing community based behavioral health supports.
Current Certified Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) or ability to obtain prior to transporting residents.
Preferred Qualifications
Current Minnesota licensure or licensure eligible as a Mental Health Professional (SW, psychology, professional counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy).
Veterans' Healthcare experience.
Experience working as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Knowledge and experience in working with individuals with co-occurring disorders, specifically diagnosed with substance use disorder and serious mental illness.
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of the following:
A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on the top finalist(s) for the position. When conducted, a finalist must pass the DHS background check.
A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) Screening or Chest X-Ray is required prior to employment.
Employment reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s).
Finalists may be required to pass a driver's license check
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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
