Duluth & Cloquet Outpatient Treatment Programs

WebMed LLC | Duluth, MN & Cloquet, MN — Substance Use Disorder Treatment Director

Position Summary

WebMed LLC is seeking an experienced, licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) to serve as the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Director / Site Supervisor for our licensed outpatient treatment programs in Duluth and Cloquet, Minnesota. As a Substance Use Disorder Treatment Director, this leadership position is responsible for the daily operation, clinical oversight, staff supervision, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance of WebMed’s Minnesota 245G Substance Use Disorder treatment programs.

This role combines administrative leadership and direct clinical services, with approximately 50% administrative responsibilities and 50% clinical responsibilities. The ideal candidate is passionate about addiction recovery, clinical excellence, staff development, and delivering high-quality, person-centered care for individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Therefore, the Substance Use Disorder Treatment Director must be committed to best practices and innovative leadership in the field.

About WebMed LLC

WebMed LLC is a growing behavioral health organization dedicated to making mental health and addiction treatment accessible, affordable, and effective. Our multidisciplinary team provides outpatient mental health, psychiatry, substance use disorder treatment, case management, TMS, Spravato, and integrated behavioral health services throughout northeastern Minnesota. In summary, joining as a Substance Use Disorder Treatment Director at WebMed provides an opportunity for meaningful leadership in the community.

Essential Job Functions

Program Leadership & Administrative Responsibilities

• Provide operational oversight of licensed outpatient Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment services in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Chapter 245G, Chapter 245A, applicable DHS regulations, and WebMed LLC policies.
• Supervise and support LADC, ADC-T, and ADC intern staff across Duluth and Cloquet locations.
• Ensure treatment staff deliver services consistent with 245G requirements, evidence-based practices, and agency standards.
• Monitor compliance with treatment planning, service delivery, documentation, discharge planning, and coordinated care requirements.
• Ensure group counseling, psychoeducation, and recovery programming meet Minnesota licensing requirements and agency expectations.
• Coordinate and maintain required consultation services pursuant to Minnesota Rule 9560.6435, including medical, psychiatric, and medication-related consultation.
• Develop, maintain, and submit monthly treatment schedules, including group topics, recovery activities, guest speakers, and educational programming.
• Monitor implementation of approved treatment schedules and programming.
• Maintain program forms, tracking tools, and administrative records as assigned.
• Approve staff schedules and ensure adequate staffing coverage to support program operations.
• Conduct routine chart audits and quality assurance reviews to ensure clinical documentation, billing, coding, and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in program development, quality improvement initiatives, policy implementation, and accreditation readiness activities.
• Collaborate with organizational leadership to improve patient outcomes, operational performance, and service accessibility.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Maintain an active caseload of clients receiving Substance Use Disorder treatment services.
• Conduct Comprehensive Assessments and determine appropriate levels of care in accordance with Minnesota 245G requirements.
• Review referrals and evaluate appropriateness for outpatient treatment placement.
• Develop, implement, and review individualized, person-centered treatment plans.
• Facilitate substance use disorder education groups, process groups, relapse prevention groups, and co-occurring disorder programming.
• Provide individual, family, and conjoint counseling services.
• Coordinate care with medical providers, mental health professionals, community resources, and other treatment partners.
• Document services accurately and timely in accordance with agency, payer, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and documentation review for ADC-T professionals and ADC interns.
• Co-sign documentation as required by licensing and regulatory standards.

Staff Development & Training

• Maintain professional licensure and continuing education requirements.
• Stay current with best practices in addiction treatment, co-occurring disorders, trauma-informed care, and recovery-oriented systems of care.
• Develop and provide in-house staff training, clinical education, and professional development opportunities.
• Support onboarding, mentoring, and ongoing competency development for treatment staff.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position directly supervises:

• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LADC)
• Alcohol and Drug Counselor Trainees (ADC-T)
• Alcohol and Drug Counseling Interns

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Minnesota Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) credential.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Approved Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy (BBHT) Clinical Supervisor.
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Free from chemical use problems for at least two years immediately preceding employment.
• Minimum of two years of experience providing direct services to individuals with substance use disorders as an LADC.
• Knowledge of Minnesota Statutes Chapters 245A, 245G, and 260E, as well as Minnesota Vulnerable Adult and Maltreatment reporting requirements.
• Ability to successfully complete a Minnesota Department of Human Services background study.
• Completion of at least 12 hours of training related to co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders, including:
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Screening and assessment
  • Diagnosis and treatment planning
  • Documentation and programming
  • Medication education
  • Care coordination and collaboration
  • Mental health consultation
  • Discharge planning

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of supervisory, management, or administrative experience within a Substance Use Disorder treatment program. Notably, direct experience as a Substance Use Disorder Treatment Director is highly valued.
• Experience leading Minnesota 245G licensed programs.
• Experience supervising LADCs, ADC-Ts, and clinical interns.
• Experience working with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and quality assurance skills.
• Experience with electronic health records, utilization review, and program compliance monitoring.

Why Join WebMed?

• Leadership opportunity within a growing behavioral health organization.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary treatment environment.
• Opportunity to shape and expand addiction treatment services in northeastern Minnesota.
• Meaningful impact on individuals, families, and communities affected by substance use disorders.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Supportive culture focused on innovation, integrity, compassion, and community.

Join WebMed LLC and help make recovery accessible, effective, and life-changing for the communities we serve.

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