LAC 2

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!

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. A LAC will have a heart and passion for working with youth who frequently come from hard places and have experienced complex trauma.

Starting Salary Range

$24.50 - $27.57 per hour. Salary reflects steps 1-5 of an 11-step pay schedule. The starting salary will be determined based on the applicant’s education and relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct Assessments

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.

Therapy Sessions

Schedule and conduct Group, Individual, and Family Chemical Dependency Therapy Sessions for youth in Chemical Dependency Programming.

Maintain Records

Maintain case records utilizing YBGR Electronic Medical Records system that will reflect the initiation and course of treatment. Documentation will be completed promptly according to YBGR Policy 662.

Treatment Planning

LAC will provide follow-up and aftercare planning services as needed. Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning meetings to assure the treatment needs of the youth are met.

Prevention Services

Provide prevention services, as applicable, and as directed by the supervisory team.

Strategic Goals and Outcomes

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. Participate in Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) goals of the organization, both individually and as a team member.

Support Members and the Organization

Deal constructively and helpfully with all other members of the organization. Fully support and model the mission and values of YBGR. Take the initiative to identify problems and seek out solutions. Be a professional representative of the organization to those outside it.

Policies and Procedures

Adhere to all policies, systems, safety requirements, and procedures of the organization. Participate and engage in monthly supervision/coaching meetings with the supervisor. Be aware of the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the persons served. Participate in required training as appropriate to the position and beneficial to YBGR. Other duties as assigned, including participation in the CBS on-call rotation.

Requirements

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.
• 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
• Professional License: Montana LAC

Required Abilities

• Ability to conduct thorough assessments of clients' substance use history, mental health status, and related psychosocial factors to develop personalized treatment plans.
• 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.
• Understanding of cultural diversity and sensitivity to the unique needs/backgrounds.

Required Knowledge

• Knowledge of addiction science, including the physiological, psychological, and social aspects of addiction, as well as the effects of various substances.
• Ability to recognize and address the impact of trauma on addiction and mental health.
• Demonstrate being self-motivated, self-disciplined, and diligent with forward thinking.
• Demonstrate the ability to think of their team over self and define success collectively rather than individually.

Communications

The ability to effectively interact and communicate with others. These skills are essential for building and maintaining relationships, collaborating with colleagues, resolving conflicts, and navigating various social situations.

Demonstrate the following 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.

License & Certifications

Willingness and ability to obtain certification in First Aid/CPR and Violence Intervention Prevention. Current license to operate passenger vehicle with clean driving record with no major violations (DUI, reckless driving, etc.) within the last three years.

Physical/Environmental Demands

• 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.
• Will occasionally be required to remain in a stationary position for an extended period.
• Operate computer, keyboard, and other office equipment.
• Consistently needs to move about inside building, outside to include uneven terrain, changes in elevation, and frequently change body position.

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:

language www.ybgr.org