Licensed Addiction Counselor
About The Position
Licensed Addiction Counselor (25142883) Position Title: Licensed Addiction Counselor - (25142883) The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within Montana State Hospital. The Licensed Addiction Counselor provides substance abuse counseling to the adult population at Montana State Hospital, including overseeing the individualized chemical dependency treatment plans, recommending and implementing therapeutic interventions and treatment approaches based on evaluation and assessment findings, maintaining clinical records, providing individual and group counseling, and monitoring progress, which may include discharge planning/placement and treatment plan production and coordination as needed. Why Join DPHHS Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents. The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience. Qualifications for this Career Opportunity Working knowledge of clinical treatment techniques for adult psychiatric clients including subgroups of patients with psychotic disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, substance abuse disorders, patients involved in the criminal justice system, and other mental health disorders. Understanding of individual and team approaches to treatment and therapy. Knowledge and application of professional and ethical standards of practice. Effective interviewing and information gathering techniques. Ability to effectively utilize knowledge and skills and apply them to practical assessment and treatment modalities for patients. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to analyze, assemble and organize information.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of clinical treatment techniques for adult psychiatric clients including subgroups of patients with psychotic disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, substance abuse disorders, patients involved in the criminal justice system, and other mental health disorders.
- Understanding of individual and team approaches to treatment and therapy.
- Knowledge and application of professional and ethical standards of practice.
- Effective interviewing and information gathering techniques.
- Ability to effectively utilize knowledge and skills and apply them to practical assessment and treatment modalities for patients.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to analyze, assemble and organize information.
- Bachelor degree in a clinical, addictions counseling specific, treatment discipline. A Master's degree is preferred.
- Two years of experience providing therapeutic mental health care to seriously mentally ill individuals.
- Licensure as an Addictions Counselor (LAC) is required. Applicants with LAC Candidate licenses will also be considered.
Responsibilities
- overseeing the individualized chemical dependency treatment plans
- recommending and implementing therapeutic interventions and treatment approaches based on evaluation and assessment findings
- maintaining clinical records
- providing individual and group counseling
- monitoring progress, which may include discharge planning/placement and treatment plan production and coordination as needed
Benefits
- healthcare coverage
- retirement plans
- paid vacation
- sick leave
- holidays
- work/life balance
- eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
