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Get Access To All JobsLocation Address:
1175 Nininger Road
Hastings, MN 55033-1098
Date Posted:
September 10, 2026
Department:
34014265 Regina OP Addiction
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
40
Union Contract:
Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation:
None
Job Summary:
As an Addiction Services Counselor at Allina Health, you will utilize critical thinking to provide comprehensive patient care through assessment, planning, and counseling. You will facilitate individual and group sessions, coordinate with community agencies, and advocate for patients, ensuring a centered approach to addiction treatment. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the journey to recovery and wellness.
Key Position Details:
- 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
- 8-hour day shifts (Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm)
- No weekends
Job Description:
Utilizes critical thinking skills in the addiction counseling process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. Provision of patient care is based on care management, quality/resource, stewardship, patient advocacy/customer service and role modeling. Accountable for professional practice of addiction counseling and participation in the interdisciplinary care delivery model.
Principle Responsibilities
- Patient and Family assessment.
- Participates in comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessment of patient.
- Assesses family dynamics and implications for successful treatment.
- Assesses and addresses educational needs of patients and families – assigns appropriate work to both.
- Facilitates group, individual and family therapy.
- Treatment Planning.
- Completes referrals for additional services - internal and externally.
- Promotes family involvement in treatment and education.
- Performs discharge planning.
- Screens for admission to addiction services care options.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in Behavioral Sciences or comparable experience
Vocational or Technical Training in family dynamics and treatment issues for families
Preferred Qualifications
5 to 7 years of experience as Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Licenses/Certifications
- LADC required upon hire
- First Aide Certificate - Multisource preferred within 60 Days
- Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
- Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days)
Physical Demands
Sedentary:
Lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently
Pay Range
Pay Range: $29.31 to $40.17 per hour
The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.
Benefit Summary
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.
Benefits include:
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
Location Address:
1175 Nininger Road
Hastings, MN 55033-1098
Date Posted:
September 10, 2026
Department:
34014265 Regina OP Addiction
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
40
Union Contract:
Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation:
None
Job Summary:
As an Addiction Services Counselor at Allina Health, you will utilize critical thinking to provide comprehensive patient care through assessment, planning, and counseling. You will facilitate individual and group sessions, coordinate with community agencies, and advocate for patients, ensuring a centered approach to addiction treatment. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the journey to recovery and wellness.
Key Position Details:
- 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
- 8-hour day shifts (Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm)
- No weekends
Job Description:
Utilizes critical thinking skills in the addiction counseling process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. Provision of patient care is based on care management, quality/resource, stewardship, patient advocacy/customer service and role modeling. Accountable for professional practice of addiction counseling and participation in the interdisciplinary care delivery model.
Principle Responsibilities
- Patient and Family assessment.
- Participates in comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessment of patient.
- Assesses family dynamics and implications for successful treatment.
- Assesses and addresses educational needs of patients and families – assigns appropriate work to both.
- Facilitates group, individual and family therapy.
- Treatment Planning.
- Completes referrals for additional services - internal and externally.
- Promotes family involvement in treatment and education.
- Performs discharge planning.
- Screens for admission to addiction services care options.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in Behavioral Sciences or comparable experience
Vocational or Technical Training in family dynamics and treatment issues for families
Preferred Qualifications
5 to 7 years of experience as Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Licenses/Certifications
- LADC required upon hire
- First Aide Certificate - Multisource preferred within 60 Days
- Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
- Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days)
Physical Demands
Sedentary:
Lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently
Pay Range
Pay Range: $29.31 to $40.17 per hour
The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.
Benefit Summary
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.
Benefits include:
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Addiction Counselor
Verify your degree meets PERM requirements
PERM requires your employer to define minimum qualifications before filing. A bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, or social work typically anchors the EB-3 professional category. Foreign three-year degrees may need a credential evaluation to confirm U.S. equivalency before DOL submission.
Secure state licensure before your employer files
Most Addiction Counselor roles require state licensure as a CADC, LADC, or equivalent. If your employer lists licensure as a job requirement in the PERM application, you must hold that credential by the time DOL reviews the filing.
Target behavioral health networks with PERM filing history
Substance use disorder clinics, hospital systems, and federally qualified health centers are more likely to have established PERM workflows than private solo practices. Search OFLC disclosure data to identify employers who have filed PERM applications for counseling roles in your target state.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers by role
Migrate Mate lets you filter Addiction Counselor jobs by green card sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to employers who have never filed PERM. Focusing your search on verified sponsors shortens the path from offer letter to I-140 filing.
Understand how prevailing wage affects your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location before PERM is approved. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 21-1011 to check the Level I through IV wage tiers for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in your area.
Ask your employer about concurrent I-485 filing eligibility
If your priority date is current when the I-140 is approved, you can file the I-485 adjustment of status concurrently rather than waiting. Clarify this with your employer's immigration attorney before accepting an offer, since concurrent filing shortens the time to a green card significantly.
Green Card Addiction Counselor: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Addiction Counselor role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Addiction Counselor positions are sponsored under EB-3 as skilled workers or professionals, since the role typically requires a bachelor's degree plus licensure rather than an advanced degree. EB-2 is possible if the position genuinely requires a master's degree or higher and the employer can document that requirement as a business necessity in the PERM filing.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary, subject to an annual cap and lottery, and requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation. PERM-based green card sponsorship is permanent, has no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries, and follows a labor certification process rather than a lottery. The tradeoff is that PERM typically takes longer from filing to approval than a standard H-1B petition.
Can my employer sponsor me if I need state licensure to start the job?
Yes, but the PERM job requirements must reflect what is genuinely needed for the position. If licensure is listed as a requirement, you must hold that credential before DOL approves the application. Some employers structure the offer to allow unlicensed candidates to obtain licensure during a supervised period before the PERM filing begins, which can give you time to complete any required supervised hours.
How do I find Addiction Counselor jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter Addiction Counselor roles by employers with a documented history of green card sponsorship, so you're targeting positions where PERM is already a known process for the hiring team. This matters because many clinical employers are willing to sponsor but have never done so, and navigating that conversation without data is difficult.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers during the process?
If you change employers after the I-140 is approved and your priority date has been current for at least 180 days, you may be able to port your green card case to a new employer in the same or a similar occupational category under AC21 portability rules. Changing jobs before the I-140 is approved generally restarts the PERM process with the new employer.