Adolescent Inpatient Addiction Counselor for Recovery

ArborSys Group; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical insurance

Free vision insurance

6% employer-paid 403(b) contribution

Relocation reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Shodair Children's Hospital is seeking a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) to provide specialized substance use assessment, counseling, and education to children and adolescents in inpatient psychiatric care.

You'll work with a multidisciplinary team to address substance use and co-occurring mental health needs, helping patients develop healthier coping skills and a path toward recovery.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Counseling

Substance use assessment

Trauma-informed care

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in psychology, sociology, social work, counseling, or related field

Job description

Shodair Children's Hospital is seeking a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) to provide specialized substance use assessment, counseling, and education to children and adolescents in inpatient psychiatric care.

You'll work with a multidisciplinary team to address substance use and co-occurring mental health needs, helping patients develop healthier coping skills and a path toward recovery.