BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL

CSKT Tribal Health Department; Polson (MT); On-site; USD 2,487,000 - 5,362,000; Full time

Job summary

CSKT Tribal Health Department in Montana is seeking Behavioral Health Professionals for Addictions Specialist Levels 1–3, General Levels 1–3, and Co-Occurring Levels 1–3. Candidates must meet MT licensure requirements and hold related degrees; multiple levels indicate varied experience and supervision duties. Salary ranges are listed for each level; the closing date is September 28, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.

MT. A pre-hire drug test is required as part of this testing designated position policy, with

Qualifications

• For Addictions Specialist Level One: AA or BA in Chemical Dependency or Addictions Studies (or related degree per Montana licensing boards).
• Level Two requires Level One plus MT Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) with <3 years as LAC.
• Level Three requires Level Two with 3+ years as LAC and provides supervision/consultation.
• For General/Youth/Adult/Integrated Care Specialist: MSW (or related degree) and MT licenses (LCSW/LCPC) with supervision or licensure.
• Certificates and valid MT driver’s license; Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.

Education

Associates of Arts (AA) or Bachelors of Arts (BA) in Chemical Dependency (CD) or Addictions Studies

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or Psychology

Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) in Montana

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Montana

Driver's license

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire

Job description

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL (Addictions Specialist Level 1-3, General Level 1-3, Co‑Occurring Level 1-3)

TRIBAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT (1 or more positions - Various locations)

The successful applicant must have for Behavioral Health - Addictions Specialist, Level One: Associates of Arts (AA) or Bachelors of Arts (BA) in Chemical Dependency (CD) or Addictions Studies, other related degree as accepted by the Montana Board of Behavioral Health/Psychology Board licensing/candidates eligibility.

For Level Two: Level One qualifications PLUS Licensed Addiction Counselor in Montana (LAC). Less than three (3) years experience as an LAC.

Level Three: Meets Level Two requirements with 3+ years of experience as an LAC. Provides clinical supervision and/or clinical consultation as assigned.

For Behavioral Health - General, Youth, Adult, Addictions, or Integrated Care Specialist: Level One: Masters (Arts or Sciences) in Social Work, Psychology, or other related degree as accepted by the Montana Board of Behavioral Health/Psychology Board licensing/candidates eligibility. Clinical Social Worker or Professional Counselor Candidates License in Montana (LCSW-c, LCPC-c, LAC-c).

Level Two: Level One qualifications PLUS Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Montana. Less than three (3) years experience as an LCSW/LCPC.

Level Three: Meets Level Two requirements with 3+ years of experience as an LCSW/LCPC. Provides clinical supervision and/or clinical consultation as assigned.

For Behavioral Health - Co-Occurring Chemical Dependency/Mental Health Specialist - Level One: Masters of Arts in Social Work, Psychology, or other related degree as accepted by the Montana Board of Behavioral Health/Psychology Board licensing/candidates eligibility. Associates of Arts (AA), Bachelors of Arts (BA) in Chemical Dependency (CD) or Addictions Studies, Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) or other related degree as accepted by the Montana Board of Behavioral Health licensing/candidates eligibility.

Licensed Addiction Counselor PLUS Clinical Social Worker or Professional Counselor Candidates License OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor PLUS Licensed Addictions Counselor Candidates License. Co-Occurring services provided on a regular basis within designated role on the BH team.

Level Two: Level One qualifications PLUS Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor AND Licensed Addictions Counselor. Less than three (3) years experience as an LCSW/LCPC. Less than three (3) years experience as an LAC.

Level Three: Meets Level Two requirements with 3+ years of experience as an LCSW/LCPC and LAC. Provides clinical supervisor and/or clinical consultation as assigned.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Active candidates licensure under Montana States Board of Licensing (i.e., LCSW/LCPC/LAC candidates license) or Licensure under Montana States Board of Licensing for scope of practice for identified level, such as Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Clinically Social Worker (LCSW), etc. Licenses or permits are active, unrestricted, and unencumbered by administrative or board action, including probationary or other disciplinary actions taken by the overseeing licensing board. Must have valid drivers license. Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire. All applicants must submit a Tribal application, copy of degree or academic transcripts, and training certificates, copy of current licensure, a copy of current valid drivers license, proof of enrollment from a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT, and if claiming veterans preference, a copy of DD214 must be submitted. FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION DURING THE SCREENING PROCESS. This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy. The successful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug test.

Salary range: Addictions Specialist Level 1 - $18.05 to $20.75, Addictions Specialist Level 2 - $22.44 to $25.79, Addictions Specialist Level 3 - $28.55 to $32.82, General Level 1 - $22.90 to $26.32, General Level 2 - $24.83 to $28.54, General Level 3 - $30.65 to $35.23, Co-Occuring Level 1 - $25.92 to $29.79, Co-Occuring Level 2 - $31.21 to $35.87, Co-Occurring Level 3 - $33.86 to $38.92.

The closing date will be Monday, September 28, 2026 @ 5:30 p.m. (MST).

CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER