Trauma-Informed Youth Addiction Counselor

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, Inc.; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch is seeking a Licensed Addictions Counselor to support a trauma-informed environment and deliver substance abuse services to youth with histories of use. You will role-model professionalism and contribute to family-centered care.

The position requires Montana LAC licensure, an Associate degree or addiction certificate with 330 contact hours, and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. Starting pay is $24.50–$27.57 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must hold Montana LAC license.
• Associate degree or certificate with 330 addiction hours.
• Pass criminal record and child abuse registry background checks.
• Experience assessing and treating youth in chemical dependency.

Responsibilities

• Conduct confidential chemical dependency assessments per DSM-5/ASAM.
• Schedule and conduct group, individual, and family therapy sessions for youth.
• Maintain EMR records per policy 662.
• Provide follow-up and aftercare planning.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning meetings.
• Contribute to PQI goals and team collaboration.
• Adhere to mission, values, safety procedures.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Counseling & therapy

Trauma-informed care

Cultural competence

Relapse prevention

Motivational Interviewing

DBT

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Education

AA degree or addiction certificate (330 hours)

Tools

First Aid/CPR certification

Violence Intervention Prevention training

Job description

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch is seeking a Licensed Addictions Counselor to support a trauma-informed environment and deliver substance abuse services to youth with histories of use. You will role-model professionalism and contribute to family-centered care.

The position requires Montana LAC licensure, an Associate degree or addiction certificate with 330 contact hours, and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. Starting pay is $24.50–$27.57 per hour.