This position is actually under Contracted pay per billable hour.
$40/hour for ACLC< $45 hour for LAC on BILLABLE HOURS, not total time working.
You would be doing chemical dependency evaluations only.
*General Description of Position:*
The Addiction Counselor is a currently licensed ACLC or LAC in the State of Montana who has an identified caseload and provides one on one counseling for chemical dependency evaluations remotely and there will be some travel required.
We are not sure what location exactly probably around Missoula but with travel.
The Addiction Counselor is responsible to and supervised by the Clinical Director.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
The employee will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job related duties requested by his/her supervisor.
*Essential Job Functions:*
* Responsible for ensuring that treatment plans are developed within agency time lines and are updated weekly
* Presents educational sessions to the patient/client community including the use of audio/visual equipment, handouts and exercises
* Completes all required chart documentation consistent with Recovery Centers of Montana’s policies and procedures, within 72 hours
* Participates in crisis intervention activities with patients as required by the situation.
* Consults with the mental health team for the Recovery Centers of Montana program as required to facilitate effective evaluation of patient needs.
* -Chemical Dependency Evaluations
- Meets daily with the multidisciplinary team to facilitate review of individuals and changes in past shifts
- Assists and participates in any special patient activities and recreational events, completes required documentation of patient responses
- Facilitates referral to outside agencies, continuing care agencies, and special counseling agencies based upon patient need to insure continuity of care post-discharge
- Consults and interacts with probation officers, attorneys, protective service workers, etc.
to act as a patient advocate and insure comprehensiveness of care
- Attends and participates in all in-services, staff meetings, counselor meetings, and clinical meetings as required by Recovery Centers of Montana
- Notifies the Clinical Director when residents exit facility prior to graduation or when graduation dates change
- Maintain professional boundaries
- De-escalates conflict situations
- Works positively with team members within the agency and with community providers
- Other duties as assigned
*Attendance Requirements:*
· Addiction Counselors will be expected to have flexible hours that meet scheduling needs of the agency.
The scheduling of staff meetings and training meetings may necessitate variations in schedules.
Permanent changes in an employee’s work schedule will be provided to the employee with an explanation why the change was made.
Scheduling is the responsibility of the employer and will be based on the needs of the people served by the agency.
*Minimum Qualifications:*
· Fully Licensed as an ACLC or LAC with a current license in the state of Montana under the Board of Behavioral Health.
· Criminal background check
· Maintains current CPR certification at all times.
*Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:*
* Ability to assess and to respond to the needs adults, visitors and family members
* Understanding of the issues and relationships with a diverse group of people and demonstrates healthy interpersonal skills, a sense of humor, adaptability, and models a positive self-concept
* Empathy and adequate communication skills (both verbal and written) to establish trusting relationships with clients
* Available beyond a nine to five work hour with team support and be able to identify a crisis situation and to respond accordingly.
* Must be able to provide transportation, using own vehicle
* Positive team work skills with other staff, residents, and other resources in the community
* Computer skills sufficient to enter the required information concerning clients and
related statistical data
* Current, valid Montana State Driver’s License and comprehensive vehicle insurance
* Criminal Background Checks
*Education/Experience:*
* Current license as an ACLC or LAC
* Current/Valid Montana Driver’s License
* Positive attitude, good communication skills, ability to work with diverse populations and positive team work skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k) matching
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
Medical specialties:
* Addiction Medicine
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* 12 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Weekends as needed
Education:
* Associate (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* ACLC/LAC (Required)
Work Location: On the road
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