Licensed Addiction Counselor

Embark Behavioral Health • Marion, MT

37d • $55,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Embark at Marion is seeking a dedicated Licensed Addiction Counselor to support and grow our Clinical Team. This role partners with the mental health counselors to ensure that program services meet our client's needs and align with our mission to support the social and emotional development of the adolescents in our care.

Requirements

• Current State of Montana license as an ACLC or LAC
• A desire to facilitate client growth through a team approach, working with other care providers.
• Empathy and adequate communication skills (both verbal and written) to establish trusting relationships with clients.
• Understanding of the issues and relationships with a diverse group of people and demonstrates healthy interpersonal skills, a sense of humor, adaptability, and models a positive self-concept.
• Ability to assess and to respond to the needs of youth and family members.
• Ability to plan, implement, and adjust a course of treatment as required.
• Computer skills are sufficient to enter the required documentation.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen in concordance with Montana state laws
• Ability to pass federal and state background checks
• Ability to perform CPR and First Aid
• Current/valid Montana driver's license
• Required to have CAQH profile established or updated if you have one and obtain an NPI number for credentialing purposes.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of working experience leading individual, family, and group therapy sessions.
• One year of experience in a residential setting using relational, experiential, and systemic modalities.

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial ASAM assessment and ongoing for treatment monitoring.
• Provides group counseling/therapy sessions as required by current treatment schedules.
• Provides individual counseling sessions with assigned caseload on a weekly basis or more frequently if needed.
• Presents educational sessions to the client community including the use of audio/visual equipment, handouts, and exercises.
• Completes all required chart documentation consistent with program's policies and procedures.
• Participates in crisis intervention with clients as needed.
• Provide family education sessions as needed concerning the family involvement in the process of recovery.
• Accepts on-call counselor responsibilities on a rotating schedule.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, as well as team and program meetings.
• Meets with Clinical Director for supervision and development opportunities.
• Maintain professional boundaries.
• Works positively with team members within the agency and with community providers.
• Can provide staff coverage in any counseling area in the event of shortages, including intake, assessment, psychoeducation presentations, family sessions, individual sessions, group sessions, discharge planning, crisis intervention and overall case management.

Benefits

• Access to an established Mastery Program that offers professional and financial opportunities for professional growth.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance - Multiple plan options including PPO and HDHPs with HSA eligibility and company contributions.
• Paid Parental Leave - Up to 6 weeks fully paid for exempt employees and 4 weeks for non-exempt.
• Life & Disability Coverage - Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability; voluntary life and optional short-term disability available.
• 401(k) with Company Match - Retirement savings with matching contributions after eligibility period.
• PTO & Holidays - Competitive PTO accrual plans and paid holidays throughout the year.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free, confidential support for life's challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees