LAC 2

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch•Billings, MT

8d•$25 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Addictions Counselor supports a trauma-informed environment and provides substance abuse services to youth with a history of substance use within the scope of services offered by Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch (YBGR). The counselor serves as a positive role model and mentor to youth and is expected to be mission- and values-driven, reliable, and committed to supporting youth and families who may have experienced complex trauma. The position provides confidential chemical dependency assessments and group, individual, and family therapy; maintains treatment records; and offers follow-up, aftercare, and prevention services as appropriate. The counselor also contributes to interdisciplinary treatment planning, organizational goals, and performance quality improvement, participates in supervision and required training, and may participate in the CBS on-call rotation. The position is based at the Billings Campus in Billings, Montana.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old.
Pass criminal-record and child-abuse-registry background checks required by the State of Montana.
Have at least an Associate of Arts degree or an accredited certificate in alcohol and drug studies, addiction, or substance abuse, including at least 330 contact hours in addiction courses.
Hold a Montana Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC) professional license.
Be able to assess substance-use history, mental-health status, and related psychosocial factors and develop personalized treatment plans.
Be proficient in evidence-based counseling and therapy interventions, including CBT, motivational interviewing, DBT, and relapse-prevention techniques.
Have knowledge of addiction science and the physiological, psychological, and social aspects of addiction, including the effects of substances on the body and mind.
Demonstrate cultural competence and sensitivity to clients’ diverse backgrounds and needs.
Be able to recognize and address the effects of trauma on addiction and mental health using trauma-informed counseling and support.
Demonstrate self-motivation, self-discipline, diligence, and forward thinking.
Be able to prioritize the team and define success collectively.
Communicate and interact effectively with others.
Demonstrate YBGR’s stated values of Faith, Integrity, Relationship, and Stewardship.
Be willing and able to obtain First Aid/CPR and Violence Intervention Prevention certification.
Have a current passenger-vehicle driver’s license and a clean driving record, with no major violations such as DUI or reckless driving within the last three years.

Responsibilities

Conduct confidential chemical dependency assessments using DSM-5 and ASAM criteria to determine substance use disorders.
Schedule and conduct group, individual, and family chemical dependency therapy sessions for youth in Chemical Dependency Programming.
Maintain case records in YBGR’s Electronic Medical Records system, documenting the initiation and course of treatment promptly according to YBGR Policy 662.
Provide follow-up and aftercare planning services as needed.
Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning meetings to help ensure youth’s treatment needs are met.
Provide prevention services as applicable and directed by the supervisory team.
Contribute to agency strategic goals and outcomes through individual, departmental, and organizational goals.
Participate in the organization’s Performance Quality Improvement goals, individually and as a team member.
Work constructively and helpfully with other members of the organization.
Support and model YBGR’s mission and values.
Follow organizational policies, systems, safety requirements, and procedures.
Identify problems and seek solutions.
Represent the organization professionally to people outside it.
Participate in monthly supervision and coaching meetings with the supervisor.
Remain aware of the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the people served.
Participate in required training appropriate to the position and beneficial to YBGR.
Perform other duties as assigned, including participation in the CBS on-call rotation.