Licensed Addiction Counselor

Licensed Addiction Counselor | Exempt | Helena

Job Duties

• Conducts chemical dependency assessments including substance abuse history, course of illness, response to treatment and present assessment results at daily team meetings and treatment planning meetings.
• Develops a trusting relationship with clients so that they may more freely discuss substance use and its effect on mental and physical health and daily functioning.
• Provides multiple-stage individual and group treatment in the office and in community settings.
• Required to spend 60% of work time per week providing services to clients.
• Provides on-call crisis intervention covering regular hours and serves as a backup to evening and weekend staff
• Participates in setting treatment goals and plans with clients to reduce or abstain from substance use and to learn replacement behaviors. Coordinate with outside services to detoxify clients and establish linkage to outpatient treatment, self-help programs (e. g., Alcoholics anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous), outpatient services and residential facilities
• Provides ongoing assessment, problem solving, side-by-side services, skill training, supervision (e. g., prompts, assignments, monitoring, encouragement), and environmental adaptations to assist clients in maintaining sobriety
• Participates in the provision of supportive and rehabilitation services in clinical, vocational, and daily living activities (attached)
• Documents client progress to maintain a permanent record of client activity according to established methods and procedures
• May provide training on the identification of mentally ill and presentation of substance abuse individuals to agencies where these clients are likely to receive services.
• Completes and appropriately maintains all required paperwork in accordance with Many Rivers policy.
• Maintains LAC license, dual licensure preferred.
• HIPAA Compliance with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) 42 CFR
• May need to transport clients in private vehicle.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of the practices and multiple methodology of chemical dependency counseling including the 12 Step Approach, which identifies steps to be followed in the treatment process, and other techniques.
• Ability to develop individualized treatment plans, develop and participate in structured treatment sessions, deal with crisis situations, give public presentations, communicate orally and in writing, exercise emotional control, and to handle a wide variety of client personalities.
• Must become certified as a Chemical Dependency Counselor within 2 years of starting practice, which involves completing a series of three competency based examinations.

Education & Experience

• An Associate or bachelor’s in alcohol and drug studies, psychology, counseling or related field from an accredited university, or an equivalent combination of study and experience; 2000 hours of supervised work experience in chemical dependency counseling and certification.
• Must be licensed as an Addiction Counselor.
• Must have a valid Montana driver’s license, valid vehicle insurance and personal vehicle.
• Dual license LCPC or LCSW is preferred.

Licensed Addiction Counselor $57,012.80 | Dual Licensed $66,352.00

All Positions at Many Rivers Whole Health must pass Background Checks and Motor Vehicle Record Checks.

About Us

Since 1976, we have been dedicated to 13 counties in Montana and seek to serve a variety of both individuals and groups in all settings.

We define resilience as the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or significant sources of stress — such as family and relationship problems, serious health problems, or workplace, school place and financial stressors — alongside those of chronic, severe disabling behavioral health conditions. with an integrated team of specialists and a personal approach to wellness. Today, we are focused on becoming Montana's healthcare provider of choice.

We are committed to recruiting qualified employees, continually striving for advancement, and above all, working as a team to meet the health needs of clients living in our 13 counties. Our vision is to be the healthcare provider of choice for clients and employer of choice for employees and providers. We will achieve this vision by committing to a culture of integrity, safety, evidence based exceptional care, compassionate customer service, and great work environment.

About Helena

Helena is the capital of Montana, and a great base for adventure. There are 75 miles of trails that start in Helena for biking and hiking. Two stunning National Parks are close enough for a day trip.

Closer to home, Helena is a fisherman’s dream come true as you’re based near the Missouri, Blackfoot, and Clark Fork Rivers as well as many smaller streams and tributaries. Helena offers something for those more inclined to city pleasures, too.

The city features a wealth of museums, theatre, live music, food, shopping, and more. Kids of all ages can enjoy the city’s many parks, water parks, skate parks, indoor rock climbing, ice rink, and so much more.

Our Mission

Many Rivers Whole Health partners with people and communities to serve the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – by providing expertise in wellness, mental health, and substance use disorders, addressing prevention and treatment with a recovery-based approach.

Vision: To be a community based, highly respected organization known for excellence in mental health and addiction recovery services, offering compassionate, client-focused, professional support.

Our Values

Ambassador of Many Rivers, Own it, Individuals Matter, Create Joy, Embrace Change, Show Up. Step In.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Many Rivers Whole Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.