Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC)

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.

Shodair Childrens Hospital is looking for a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) to provide specialized substance use assessment counseling and education to children and adolescents receiving inpatient psychiatric care.

In this role youll work alongside a multidisciplinary treatment team to address substance use and co-occurring mental health needs while helping patients develop healthier coping skills motivation for change relapse-prevention strategies and a path toward recovery.

• Conduct developmentally appropriate substance use screenings and assessments.
• Provide individual and group counseling focused on substance use recovery coping skills relapse prevention and harm reduction.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to integrate substance use goals into individualized treatment plans.
• Participate in treatment team meetings clinical consultation and discharge planning.
• Develop recovery and relapse-prevention plans and coordinate appropriate community referrals.
• Provide education and support to patients families and staff.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and participate in quality improvement and staff education.
• Provide trauma-informed strengths-based culturally responsive and developmentally appropriate care.

$61300 starting annual salary

• Free medical insurance
• Free vision insurance
• 6% employer-paid 403(b) contribution
• Relocation reimbursement available
• Professional development and opportunities for continued clinical growth

Your expertise can help young people understand their substance use build healthier coping skills and take meaningful steps toward recovery. If youre passionate about helping children and adolescents navigate complex behavioral health challenges wed love to have you join the Shodair team.

• Current Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) license or eligibility under Montana Board of Behavioral Health requirements.
• Bachelors or advanced degree in alcohol and drug studies psychology sociology social work counseling human services psychiatric rehabilitation community health or a related qualifying field.
• Experience in acute or residential psychiatric care preferred.