Licensed Addictions Counselor

Licensed Addictions Counselor Youth Dynamics of Montana

• 5.0 Billings, MT Job Details Full-time $24.50
• $27.

57 an hour 9 hours ago Qualifications Physiology knowledge Cultural competency Substance abuse counseling Working with individuals with trauma-related disorders Substance abuse Working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds Working with individuals with substance use disorders LAC Full Job Description

YBGR, WHERE YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

We have employees providing services to youth throughout Montana, working to change the trajectory of children's lives and having a positive impact. We are a family of YBGR staff providing services to youth throughout Montana, working to change the trajectory of children's lives

• to help them heal and recover!

Company:

Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch

Industry:

Mental Health Care

Level:

Full Time

Location:

Billings Campus

• Billings, MT 59106

Compensation:

$24.50

• $27.

57 Hourly

OVERVIEW

Position Summary At Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, we count on our Licensed Addictions Counselor to support a trauma-informed environment while primarily providing will provide necessary substance abuse services for youth having a history of substance use within the scope of services provided through YBGR. They serve as positive role models and mentors to the youth they serve. Position Details A LAC will have a heart and passion for working with youth who frequently come from hard places and have experienced complex trauma. The applicant must be mission and values-driven and possess a strong work ethic, reliability, and desire to be a positive role model in our youth and families' lives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teamwork Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning meetings to assure the treatment needs of the youth are met. Provide prevention services, as applicable, and as directed by the supervisory team. Participate in Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) goals of the organization, both individually and as a team member. Participate and engage in monthly supervision/coaching meetings with the supervisor. Participate in required training as appropriate to the position and beneficial to YBGR. Quality Assurance Conduct confidential, quality Chemical Dependency Assessments to determine substance use disorder according to criteria of the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) and the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria. Adhere to all policies, systems, safety requirements, and procedures of the organization. LAC will provide follow-up and aftercare planning services as needed. Performance Be aware of the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the persons served. Deal constructively and helpfully with all other members of the organization. Be a professional representative of the organization to those outside it. Schedule and conduct Group, Individual, and Family Chemical Dependency Therapy Sessions for youth in Chemical Dependency Programming. Documentation Documentation will be completed promptly according to YBGR Policy 662. Maintain case records utilizing YBGR Electronic Medical Records system that will reflect the initiation and course of treatment. Strategy Contribute to the strategic goals and outcomes of the agency as measured by the development and achievement of individual, departmental, and organizational goals, and outcomes. Support Fully support and model the mission and values of YBGR. Take the initiative to identify problems and seek out solutions.

REQUIREMENTS

Values Faith

• is being sure of successfully achieving our mission, based upon our trust in a loving creator. Integrity
• doing what is right, putting the needs of others above your own, and living by the highest values. Relationship
• being committed to one another in a mutually respectful, dignified, healthy, and honoring manner.

Stewardship is the use of any resource or talent entrusted to YBGR to fulfill the mission and values. Communication The ability to effectively interact and communicate with others. The person in this position will constantly communicate with clients, their treatment team, and others. Must be able to communicate accurate information and accurately understand information communicated by those individuals. Work Environment Understanding of cultural diversity and sensitivity to the unique needs and backgrounds of clients, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and socioeconomic status.

Work environment:

This position will work indoors in a climate-controlled environment but occasionally will work in an outdoor environment where they may not be protected from weather conditions. Qualifications 21 years old or older. Criminal /

Child Abuse Clearance:

Must pass criminal record and child abuse registry background check as required by the State of Montana. Willingness and ability to obtain certification in First Aid/CPR and Violence Intervention Prevention.

Professional License:

Montana LAC. Skills Demonstrate being self-motivated, self-disciplined, and diligent with forward thinking.

Trauma-Informed Care:

Ability to recognize and address the impact of trauma on addiction and mental health, providing trauma-informed counseling and support to clients who have experienced trauma. Knowledge Knowledge of addiction science, including the physiological, psychological, and social aspects of addiction, as well as the effects of various substances on the body and mind.

Counseling and Therapy:

Proficiency in delivering evidence-based counseling and therapy interventions such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and relapse prevention techniques. Education A minimum of an Associate of Arts degree or a certificate from an accredited institution in one of the following areas: alcohol and drug studies; addiction; or substance abuse with a minimum of 330 contact hours in addiction courses.

ABOUT US

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, a nonprofit organization, is trusted locally and nationally as a leader in the field of mental health care for children and their families. Each day, YBGR's employees work with close to 1200 youth throughout Montana who struggle with controlling emotions and behaviors. YBGR has impacted more than 10,000 youth and their families since 1957 through Residential Services in Billings, Community Based Services throughout Montana, and the Yellowstone Academy in Billings. The principles encompassed by Yellowstone's Mission Statement and Values lie at the heart of Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch. These principles relate to and help maintain the moral integrity of our work. Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch directs all its activities, programs, its hiring practices, and develops its goals around these principles. For more information: www.ybgr.org