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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 in Addiction Psychiatrist
Verify your medical credentials transfer cleanly
PERM requires your foreign medical degree to satisfy the specialty occupation standard. Confirm your credentials are evaluated by a USCIS-recognized credential evaluation service before you start applying, so employers don't face delays during the filing process.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Health systems and federally qualified health centers file PERM applications regularly for addiction psychiatrists. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers who have sponsored green cards in behavioral health roles, so you're applying where the process is already familiar.
Understand the EB-2 versus EB-3 distinction for your situation
EB-2 requires a master's degree or higher, or a showing of advanced credentials. If your foreign medical degree is evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. M.D. or D.O., you'll likely qualify for EB-2, which can mean a shorter priority date wait for many countries.
Ask employers about their PERM recruitment timeline upfront
PERM requires the employer to conduct and document a mandatory recruitment period before DOL certifies the application. Asking about this process during interviews signals you understand green card sponsorship and helps you gauge how experienced the employer's HR or legal team is.
Research prevailing wage requirements before negotiating your offer
The DOL sets the prevailing wage for addiction psychiatrist roles by geographic area and experience level. Check the OFLC Wage Search before finalizing any offer so your negotiated salary meets or exceeds what DOL will require during the PERM certification stage.
Identify DEA registration and state licensure as sponsorship variables
Employers sponsoring addiction psychiatrists for PERM must document that you meet all job requirements at the time of filing. Securing your state medical license and DEA registration before the I-140 stage removes a common contingency that can delay or complicate green card petitions.
Green Card Addiction Psychiatrist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does the addiction psychiatrist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Addiction psychiatry qualifies for both categories. EB-2 applies if your foreign medical degree is evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. advanced degree and the position requires it. EB-3 covers skilled professionals and is available when the role meets the specialty occupation standard but the employer files under that category. Your country of birth affects which category offers the faster priority date.
How does the green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for psychiatrists?
The H-1B visa is a temporary status requiring renewal, subject to an annual lottery for new cap-subject petitions. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency and has no annual cap at the petition stage. The PERM process is longer, often 18 to 36 months from filing to approval, but the result is a permanent immigration benefit rather than a time-limited status you must extend.
Where can I find addiction psychiatrist jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for addiction psychiatrist roles with employment-based green card sponsorship history. Filtering by PERM filing history helps you focus on employers who have completed this process before, which reduces the risk that an otherwise interested employer will decline to sponsor once you disclose your immigration needs.
What role does PERM labor certification play in sponsoring a foreign addiction psychiatrist?
PERM is the DOL certification that comes before the I-140 petition. The employer must conduct a documented recruitment effort proving no qualified U.S. workers applied for the role. For addiction psychiatrists, this process typically requires advertising in specific channels and maintaining recruitment records. Only after DOL certifies the PERM application can the employer file the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS.
Can a foreign psychiatrist be sponsored while working on a J-1 waiver obligation?
Yes, but timing matters. If you're completing a J-1 visa waiver service obligation, your employer can file a PERM application and I-140 petition during that period. You generally cannot adjust status or apply for an immigrant visa until the waiver obligation is fulfilled, but starting the green card process early locks in an earlier priority date, which directly affects how long you wait for a visa number to become available.