Graduate School of Addiction Studies

Career opportunities for HGSAS graduates

Occasionally, organizations send employment opportunities to the HGSAS
so we would like to share these opportunities with you.

Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) is looking for a full-time Recovery Community Center Manager to manage the daily operations in the Hartford Recovery Community Center and coordinate recovery support services.

The Emily Program, St. Paul, MN, has an opening for  a licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor.  For more information visit http://www.emilyprogram.com/.

Colonial Management Group, LP, is currently seeking full time Substance Abuse Counselor (s) to work in the Lake Superior Treatment Center in Duluth, Minnesota http://www.cmglp.com/ 

Outagamie County Dept of Health & Family Services has an opening for a Mental Health Court Coordinator Outagamie County HR Department; File CC-125; 410 South Walnut Street; Appleton, WI 54911; www.co.outagamie.wi.us

The State of Wisconsin Department of Corrections has several social worker positions open throughout the state.  Login to website https://wisc.jobs/public/login.asp and add Job Announcement Code(s): 09-02923.

The Wisconsin Dept of Health Services has Section Chief, Substance Abuse Services job opening in Dane County
Job Announcement Code: 1201073 please contact the Office of State Employment Relations at wiscjobs@wisconsin.gov or 608-267-1012.

Brown County of Minnesota has a position open for a full-time social worker.  This person will Provide community support services to persons with serious and persistent mental illness by coordinating and facilitating social and recreational activities at the County clubhouse as well as in the community.  In conjunction with the full-time chemical dependency social worker, complete chemical use assessments and assist in planning for placement as appropriate. For more information visit: http://www.co.brown.mn.us/employment/294-full-time-social-worker-mh-cd.

Project Turnabout has an opening for a Counselor in the Marshall Transitional Housing facility. You may apply by going to the website at http://www.projectturnabout.org/ click on the employment tab to access an on-line application. For more information call 320-564-4911.

The National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACoA) is looking to fill the position of CEO.  Applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to the NACoA Board of Directors' Search Committee. The initial review of applications will begin on April 24, 2012. Emails should be sent to NACoASearch@gmail.com. To learn more about NACoA visit http://www.nacoa.org/.

Addiction Counselor position open at Wilderness Treatment Center
200 Hubbart Dam Rd,  Marion, MT  59925   (406)854-2832 (406)854-2835 fax http://www.wilderness-therapy-program.com/

Addiction Counselor II (4133) in Devils Lake, ND.  For More Information, Assistance or Accommodation Contact: Ava Boknecht   
Employing Unit: Lake Region HSC, Telephone Number: 701-665-2200, TTY Number: 701-665-2211,  http://www.nd.gov/dhs.

Colonial Management Group, LP, is currently seeking full time Substance Abuse Counselor (s) to work in our St. Cloud Treatment Center in St. Cloud, Minnesota.  Candidates must be able to work early mornings and be available to work some weekends. Visit our career page at:  http://www.cmglp.com/ - Substance Abuse Counselor (s) - St. Cloud, MN

Astoria Pointe, located on the beautiful Oregon Coast, is a 35 bed inpatient adult men's facility and has a position open for a  counselor (CADC I, II or III). Submit cover letter and resume' to: Josie Herndon, 263 W. Exchange St., Astoria, Or. 97103 or denice@astoriapointe.com

For counseling positions in  Alaska, consult this link:  http://www.akeela.org/jobs.htm

There are many job opportunities posted on the US department of Higher Education’s website.

Visit http://www.higheredjobs.com/ - a leading source for jobs and career information in academia.

Visit www.indeed.com  to review job postings for Substance Abuse/Addiction counselors, directors and other related positions.

If you are looking for employment please feel free to post your resume on the NAATP website. Send resumes (without indentations) to Angela Abshire at aabshire@naatp.org for posting.

Information about career opportunities can be found at the Department of Labor O*NET website. HGSAS prepares students for the broad occupation (SOC) code 21-1000 counselors and the detailed occupation, 21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors.