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

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ACI Federal
United States

Drug & Alcohol Counselor

Counselor Top 25% in General Medicine (Counseling)Part-time
Posted 4mo ago

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

Substance abuse counselingCrisis interventionTreatment planningCase managementIndividual counselingGroup counselingAddiction recoveryDocumentationInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsAssessmentPrevention education

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

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.6/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

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