Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC)

Shodair Children's Hospital; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical insurance

Free vision insurance

6% employer-paid 403(b) contribution

Relocation reimbursement available

Professional development and continued

clinical growth

Job summary

Shodair Children’s Hospital is seeking a Licensed Addiction Counselor to provide substance use assessment, counseling, and education for children and adolescents in inpatient psychiatric care. You will conduct screenings, deliver individual and group sessions, and work with the treatment team to align goals with each patient’s plan.

Responsibilities include discharge planning, relapse-prevention planning, and coordinating referrals, while delivering trauma-informed, culturally responsive care

Qualifications

• Current Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) license or eligibility.
• 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 treatment plans.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, clinical consultation, and discharge planning.
• Develop recovery and relapse-prevention plans and coordinate 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

Substance use assessment

Individual counseling

Group counseling

Treatment planning

Trauma-informed care

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people. Shodair Children’s 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.

What You'll Do

• 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.

Make an Impact at Shodair

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

What We Offer

$61,300 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

Starting at $61,300 annually

Requirements

• 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, community health, or a related qualifying field.
• Experience in acute or residential psychiatric care preferred.