Licensed Addition Counselor (LAC ACLC)

• 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.
  

• 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.
  

• Be part of a mission-driven organization committed to ethical high-quality addiction treatment.
  
• Work within a supportive collaborative clinical culture that values reflective practice and professional development.
  
• Opportunities for ongoing training supervision and clinical growth.
  
• A meaningful role where your clinical expertise directly supports client recovery and long-term wellness.
  
• Competitive salary range of $50000 to $67500 annually commensurate with experience licensure tenure and role scope.
  

Requirements

• Ability to work full-time on-site in Billings MT.
  
• Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) credential in the State of Montana active and in good standing.
  
• Associates or Bachelors 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.
  

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical Dental & Vision)
  
• Paid Time Off (Vacation Sick & Public Holidays)
  
• Family Leave (Maternity Paternity)