No salary listed — similar Counselor roles pay ~$73k (median of 320 jobs)
6.6/10 work-life score · Top 25% in General Medicine (Counseling) — ranked against 108 active roles in this specialty
Drug & Alcohol Counselor
About the Role
Part-time. Darby, MT. Help young adults overcome addiction. LADC required. Work at Job Corps. Make a real impact.
Join ACI Federal Inc as a Drug & Alcohol Counselor in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct individual and group counseling sessions addressing substance abuse prevention, recovery, and life skills
- Assess students’ needs through screenings, intake interviews, and ongoing evaluations
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in alignment with Job Corps guidelines
- Provide crisis intervention and referrals to external treatment resources when necessary
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field (Master’s preferred)
- Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) or equivalent certification in Montana REQUIRED
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in substance abuse counseling, preferably with adolescents or young adults
- Strong knowledge of counseling techniques, recovery models, and community resources
Benefits & Compensation
Work Schedule
- Part-Time schedule.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Work with ACI Federal Inc in United States.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Drug & Alcohol Counselor at ACI Federal a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in General Medicine (Counseling) — ranked against 108 active General Medicine (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
General Medicine — Counselor Career Context
In Montana, Counselor listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$95k across 64 listings, vs ~$76k nationally (15,736 listings).
Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Montana's cost-of-living index is 106.8 (US average = 100) — Montana ranks #9 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 59.2% of Montana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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