Addictions Counselor

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Job Description - Addictions Counselor )

Position Title:

Addictions Counselor - )

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Montana Chemical Dependency Center.

The Montana Chemical Dependency Center (MCDC) is the only in-patient chemical dependency treatment center administered by the State of Montana. This treatment center provides medically monitored detoxification and treatment services to individuals 18 years or older who have been diagnosed with substance use disorders. MCDC is licensed for 48 beds.

The behavioral health program at MCDC emphasizes educational, interactive, and skills based co-occurring treatment. The Mental Health Therapist facilitates evidence-based services in individual and group based settings in order to meet the needs of men and women who suffer from emotional disturbances, and chemical dependency addictions in accordance with ASAM criteria identified for 3.7 and 3.5 levels of inpatient care.

• Provide evidence-based services in individual and group settings to meet the needs of adults with emotional disturbances and chemical dependency addictions, in accordance with ASAM criteria 3.7 and 3.5 levels of inpatient care.
• Facilitate co-occurring treatment approaches, including educational, interactive, and skills-based interventions.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate treatment plans for patients aged 18 and older.

• Knowledge of chemical dependency treatment, therapeutic interventions, ASAM Criteria including placement criteria, continued stay and chemical dependency diagnoses.
• Knowledge of pharmacology and withdrawal syndromes, co-occurring mental disorders, family dynamics and abuse-related issues.
• Effectively utilize knowledge and skills and apply them to practical assessment and treatment modalities for patients.
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing with interdisciplinary team members.
• Knowledge of principles of human behavior, contemporary social and economic conditions, needs, and problems relating to the patient family background, and principles of federal and state legislation pertaining to social welfare community resources.
• Must have active Montana state license as a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Professional Counselor Licensed Candidate (PCLC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Social Worker Licensed Candidate (SWLC) upon hire.
• Must be eligible to be fully licensed within 1 year of hire.
• Dual licensure as Montana Licensed Addiction Counselor is preferred.
• One year of job-related experience in direct clinical services preferred.
• Master’s degree in clinical, guidance, counseling, psychology, social work or closely related behavioral science fields with course work allowing for licensure in the State of Montana is preferred.
• Must have or willing to obtain prior to hire date a valid CPR/AED/FIRST AID certification card.

To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.

Resume

Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.

This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.

Salary
: $33.50 per hour

Telework eligibility:
Not Telework Eligible

Benefits
:
Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings
: 1

Employee Status
:
Regular

Schedule
:
Full-Time

Shift
:
Day

Travel
:
Yes, 5% of the Time

Primary Location
:
Butte

Agency
:
Department of Public Health & Human Services

Posting Date
:
Feb 6, 2026, 3:51:49 PM

Closing Date (based on your computer s timezone):
Ongoing

Required Application Materials
:
Cover Letter, Resume

Contact
:
Kellie L. Richetti | kellie.

Richetti |

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