Substance Abuse Treatment Counselour

Ho-Chunk, Inc.•Darby, MT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Drug/Alcohol Abuse Counselor provides essential substance misuse and abuse services to a population of financially disadvantaged youth, typically ranging from 16 to 24 years in age. The primary focus of the role is early detection, diagnosis, prevention, and education to help students become responsible and productive citizens. This position functions as a member of a healthcare team to facilitate student willingness to pursue recommended treatment plans and improve employability.

Requirements

Ability to work both independently and as an integrated member of a healthcare team.
Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate psycho-educational skill-building groups (e.g., anger management, mood regulation).
Knowledge of HIPAA and patient privacy requirements to safeguard student health records.
Ability to provide services in a positive manner to ensure high student satisfaction.
Active, unrestricted license as a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) issued by the Montana Board of Behavioral Health.
Candidates currently registered as a Licensed Addiction Counselor Candidate (ACLC) in Montana may be considered, provided they can legally perform supervised assessments under an on-site board-approved supervisor.
Must have an active, unrestricted substance abuse license or certification in the state where the center is located.
Must agree to a criminal background check and drug testing as a prerequisite for performance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field (highly preferred to support independent diagnostic authority and complex co-occurring disorder management).

Responsibilities

Conducts substance misuse and abuse assessments for applicants, new students (based on intake forms), and referrals to examine mood, behavior, and reasoning.
Develops treatment plans and provides short-term or brief interventions focused on retention and overcoming employability barriers.
Monitors students with chronic substance conditions, collaborates with the Center Mental Health Counselor (CMHC) on co-occurring disorders, and participates in chronic care management plans.
Conducts drug and alcohol testing, following strict chain of custody expectations, and maintains testing supplies.
Records all diagnoses, treatment plans, and student interactions in the Student Health Record (SHR) and approved electronic systems (e.g., CIS) in a timely manner.
Provides crisis intervention and evaluations during substance abuse emergencies, referring students to outside care when necessary.
Coordinates with center counselors, health providers, and instructors to update behavioral contracts and intervention plans.
Participates in Tobacco Use Prevention (TUPP) and Healthy Eating Active Lifestyles (HEALs) programming.
Leads at least three annual center-wide substance use prevention and education activities.
Participates in Disability Accommodations Committee (DAC) meetings when requested.