Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor

Ho-Chunk, Inc.

Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor providing assessments, treatment, testing, and crisis intervention for disadvantaged youth. Supporting employability through coordinated behavioral healthcare at Montana’s Trapper Creek Job Corps center.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeDarby • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting substance misuse assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing crisis intervention. Proficient in collaborating with healthcare teams and maintaining compliance with HIPAA and patient privacy regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC)Substance Abuse License or CertificationCrisis InterventionSubstance Misuse AssessmentTreatment Plan Development

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Hard Skills

Substance Misuse AssessmentTreatment Plan DevelopmentCrisis InterventionDrug and Alcohol TestingPatient Record ManagementBehavioral Contract CoordinationPsycho-Educational Group FacilitationChronic Care ManagementCo-Occurring Disorders ManagementSubstance Use Prevention Activities

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsIndependent WorkTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

CIS (Electronic Health Record System)

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

HIPAA CompliancePatient PrivacySubstance AbuseBehavioral HealthDisability Accommodations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct substance misuse and abuse assessments for applicants, new students, and referrals
Develop treatment plans and provide short-term or brief interventions
Monitor students with chronic substance conditions
Collaborate with the Center Mental Health Counselor on co-occurring disorders and chronic care management plans
Conduct drug and alcohol testing while following chain of custody requirements
Maintain testing supplies
Record diagnoses, treatment plans, and student interactions in the Student Health Record and approved electronic systems such as CIS
Provide crisis intervention and evaluations during substance abuse emergencies
Refer students to outside care when necessary
Coordinate with center counselors, health providers, and instructors on behavioral contracts and intervention plans
Participate in TUPP and HEALs programming
Lead at least three annual center-wide substance use prevention and education activities
Participate in Disability Accommodations Committee meetings when requested

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field (highly preferred)
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 if they can legally perform supervised assessments under an on-site board-approved supervisor
Ability to work independently and as an integrated member of a healthcare team
Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate psycho-educational skill-building groups
Knowledge of HIPAA and patient privacy requirements
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
Ability to conduct center-wide activities and potentially drive students in Government vehicles

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with applicable laws