Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor

Flatwater Group

Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor providing essential substance misuse services to 16-24 year olds in Montana focused on prevention and education. Collaborates with healthcare team to improve employability and treatment adherence.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeDarby • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting substance misuse assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing crisis intervention while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. Possesses strong interpersonal skills for facilitating psycho-educational groups and collaborating effectively within a healthcare team.

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Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC)Substance Misuse AssessmentCrisis InterventionTreatment Plan DevelopmentHIPAA Compliance

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Hard Skills

Substance Misuse AssessmentTreatment Plan DevelopmentCrisis InterventionDrug and Alcohol TestingBehavioral Health Coordination

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationPsycho-Educational Facilitation

Tools & Technologies

Student Health Record (SHR)CIS

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC)Licensed Addiction Counselor Candidate (ACLC)

Industry Keywords

Behavioral HealthCo-Occurring DisordersPatient PrivacyChronic Care ManagementEmployability Barriers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conducts substance misuse and abuse assessments for applicants, new students (based on intake forms), and referrals to examine mood, behavior, and reasoning.
Develops treatment plans and provides short-term or brief interventions focused on retention and overcoming employability barriers.
Monitors students with chronic substance conditions, collaborates with the Center Mental Health Counselor (CMHC) on co-occurring disorders, and participates in chronic care management plans.
Conducts drug and alcohol testing, following strict chain of custody expectations, and maintains testing supplies.
Records all diagnoses, treatment plans, and student interactions in the Student Health Record (SHR) and approved electronic systems (e.g., CIS) in a timely manner.
Provides crisis intervention and evaluations during substance abuse emergencies, referring students to outside care when necessary.
Coordinates with center counselors, health providers, and instructors to update behavioral contracts and intervention plans.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field (highly preferred to support independent diagnostic authority and complex co-occurring disorder management).
Active, unrestricted license as a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) issued by the Montana Board of Behavioral Health.
Candidates currently registered as a Licensed Addiction Counselor Candidate (ACLC) in Montana may be considered, provided they can legally perform supervised assessments under an on-site board-approved supervisor.
Ability to work both independently and as an integrated member of a healthcare team.
Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate psycho-educational skill-building groups (e.g., anger management, mood regulation).
Knowledge of HIPAA and patient privacy requirements to safeguard student health records.
Ability to provide services in a positive manner to ensure high student satisfaction.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Must have an active, unrestricted substance abuse license or certification in the state where the center is located.
Must agree to a criminal background check and drug testing as a prerequisite for performance.