Licensed Addition Counselor (LAC / ACLC)

Atlantic Health Strategies•Billings, MT

1d•$50,000 - $67,500•Onsite

About The Position

Healing Rock Recovery is a leading provider of integrated behavioral health services, specializing in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment through Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs. Our mission is to deliver compassionate, evidence-based, and recovery-oriented care that supports long-term wellness, personal empowerment, and sustained recovery. In this full-time, on-site role, the Licensed Addiction Counselor serves as a core member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. This position provides direct clinical services to adults participating in PHP and IOP programming, utilizing evidence-based interventions and trauma-informed practices. The Licensed Addiction Counselor plays a critical role in assessment, treatment planning, clinical documentation, and ongoing coordination of care to support sustained recovery outcomes.

Requirements

Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) credential in the State of Montana, active and in good standing.
Demonstrated experience providing clinical services in substance use disorder treatment settings.
Working knowledge of ASAM criteria, evidence-based treatment modalities, and recovery-oriented systems of care.
Strong clinical judgment, assessment skills, and ability to manage complex client presentations.
Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and person-centered care.
Excellent communication, documentation, and time management skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary behavioral health environment.
Proficiency with electronic medical record systems; Kipu experience preferred but not required.
Ability to work full-time, on-site in Billings, MT.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Behavioral Health, or a related field meeting Montana licensure requirements.
Minimum of one year of clinical experience in substance use disorder treatment preferred.
Demonstrated competence in assessment, treatment planning, and group facilitation.
Knowledge of trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention strategies.
Ability to maintain compliance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and Montana behavioral health regulations.
Strong organizational, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary treatment team.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with electronic medical record systems; Kipu experience preferred but not required.
Minimum of one year of clinical experience in substance use disorder treatment preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group counseling services for clients with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Complete comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, ASAM-aligned evaluations, and ongoing clinical reassessments.
Develop, implement, and update individualized, recovery-oriented treatment plans in collaboration with clients and the treatment team.
Facilitate psychoeducational and process groups focused on relapse prevention, coping skills, emotional regulation, and recovery capital.
Provide crisis intervention and clinical support as needed within the scope of licensure and program protocols.
Collaborate closely with medical, psychiatric, case management, and peer support staff to ensure integrated, coordinated care.
Participate actively in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and case consultations.
Support care transitions, including step-down planning, discharge preparation, and coordination with external providers and referral sources.
Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in Kipu EMR in accordance with state regulations, payer requirements, and organizational standards.
Uphold ethical standards, professional boundaries, and confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.