Licensed Addictions Counselor

Yellowstone Boys and Girls RanchBillings, MT
3d$25 - $28Onsite

About The Position

At Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, we count on our Licensed Addictions Counselor to support a trauma-informed environment while primarily providing will provide necessary substance abuse services for youth having a history of substance use within the scope of services provided through YBGR. They serve as positive role models and mentors to the youth they serve. A LAC will have a heart and passion for working with youth who frequently come from hard places and have experienced complex trauma. The applicant must be mission and values-driven and possess a strong work ethic, reliability, and desire to be a positive role model in our youth and families' lives. Starting Salary Range: Salary reflects steps 1-5 of an 11-step pay schedule. The starting salary will be determined based on the applicant’s education and relevant experience. Current Montana LAC license range is $24.50 - $27.57 per hour

Requirements

  • 21 years old or older
  • Criminal / Child Abuse Clearance: Must pass criminal record and child abuse registry background check as required by the State of Montana.
  • A minimum of an Associate of Arts degree or a certificate from an accredited institution in one of the following areas: alcohol and drug studies; addiction; or substance abuse with a minimum of 330 contact hours in addiction courses
  • Professional License: Montana LAC Required
  • Clinical Assessment: Ability to conduct thorough assessments of clients' substance use history, mental health status, and related psychosocial factors to develop personalized treatment plans.
  • Counseling and Therapy: Proficiency in delivering evidence-based counseling and therapy interventions such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and relapse prevention techniques.
  • Addiction Education: Knowledge of addiction science, including the physiological, psychological, and social aspects of addiction, as well as the effects of various substances on the body and mind.
  • Cultural Competence: Understanding of cultural diversity and sensitivity to the unique needs and backgrounds of clients, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and socioeconomic status.
  • Trauma-Informed Care: Ability to recognize and address the impact of trauma on addiction and mental health, providing trauma-informed counseling and support to clients who have experienced trauma.
  • Demonstrate being self-motivated, self-disciplined, and diligent with forward thinking.
  • Demonstrate the ability to think of their team over self and define success collectively rather than individually.
  • The ability to effectively interact and communicate with others. These skills are essential for building and maintaining relationships, collaborating with colleagues, resolving conflicts, and navigating various social situations.
  • Demonstrate the following values. Faith - is being sure of successfully achieving our mission, based upon our trust in a loving creator. Integrity - doing what is right, putting the needs of others above your own, and living by the highest values. Relationship - being committed to one another in a mutually respectful, dignified, healthy, and honoring manner. Stewardship is the use of any resource or talent entrusted to YBGR to fulfill the mission and values.
  • Willingness and ability to obtain certification in First Aid/CPR and Violence Intervention Prevention.
  • Current license to operate passenger vehicle with clean driving record with no major violations (DUI, reckless driving, etc.) within the last three years.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct confidential, quality Chemical Dependency Assessments to determine substance use disorder according to criteria of the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) and the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria.
  • Schedule and conduct Group, Individual, and Family Chemical Dependency Therapy Sessions for youth in Chemical Dependency Programming.
  • Maintain case records utilizing YBGR Electronic Medical Records system that will reflect the initiation and course of treatment. Documentation will be completed promptly according to YBGR Policy 662.
  • LAC will provide follow-up and aftercare planning services as needed.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning meetings to assure the treatment needs of the youth are met.
  • Provide prevention services, as applicable, and as directed by the supervisory team.
  • Contribute to the strategic goals and outcomes of the agency as measured by the development and achievement of individual, departmental, and organizational goals, and outcomes.
  • Participate in Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) goals of the organization, both individually and as a team member.
  • Deal constructively and helpfully with all other members of the organization.
  • Fully support and model the mission and values of YBGR.
  • Adhere to all policies, systems, safety requirements, and procedures of the organization.
  • Take the initiative to identify problems and seek out solutions.
  • Be a professional representative of the organization to those outside it.
  • Participate and engage in monthly supervision/coaching meetings with the supervisor.
  • Be aware of the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the persons served.
  • Participate in required training as appropriate to the position and beneficial to YBGR.
  • Other duties as assigned, including participation in the CBS on-call rotation.
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