Licensed Addition Counselor; Montana LAC​/ACLC

Licensed Addiction Counselor | Billings, MT | Full-Time | On-Site

Healing Rock Recovery is a leading provider of integrated behavioral health services, specializing in substance use disorder treatment through Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs. Our mission is to deliver compassionate, evidence-based, recovery-oriented care that supports long-term wellness, personal empowerment, and sustained recovery.

In this full-time, on-site role, the Licensed Addiction Counselor serves as a core member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. This position provides direct clinical services to adults participating in PHP and IOP programming, utilizing evidence-based interventions and trauma-informed practices. The Licensed Addiction Counselor plays a critical role in assessment, treatment planning, clinical documentation, and ongoing coordination of care to support sustained recovery outcomes.

• Provide individual and group counseling services for clients with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions
• Complete comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, ASAM-aligned evaluations, and ongoing clinical reassessments
• Develop, implement, and update individualized, recovery-oriented treatment plans in collaboration with clients and the treatment team
• Facilitate psycho educational and process groups focused on relapse prevention, coping skills, emotional regulation, and recovery capital
• Provide crisis intervention and clinical support as needed within the scope of licensure and program protocols
• Collaborate closely with medical, psychiatric, case management, and peer support staff to ensure integrated, coordinated care
• Participate actively in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and case consultations
• Support care transitions, including step-down planning, discharge preparation, and coordination with external providers and referral sources
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in Kipu EMR in accordance with state regulations, payer requirements, and organizational standards
• Uphold ethical standards, professional boundaries, and confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2

• Mission-driven work with a team committed to ethical, high-quality addiction treatment
• A supportive, collaborative clinical culture that values reflective practice and professional development
• Ongoing training, supervision, and clinical growth opportunities
• A meaningful role where your clinical expertise directly supports client recovery and long-term wellness
• Competitive pay and a full benefits package

What You Bring

• Active Montana Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) credential, in good standing
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Behavioral Health, or a related field meeting Montana licensure requirements
• Demonstrated competence in assessment, treatment planning, and group facilitation
• Knowledge of ASAM criteria, trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention strategies
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage complex client presentations
• Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and person-centered care
• Ability to maintain compliance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and Montana behavioral health regulations
• Excellent communication, documentation, and time management skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary treatment team
• Proficiency with electronic medical record systems (Kipu experience preferred, not required)
• Full-time, on-site availability in Billings, MT

Preferred

• At least one year of clinical experience in substance use disorder treatment

Compensation and Benefits: $52,500 to $67,500 annually, commensurate with experience, plus medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, public holidays, and maternity and paternity leave.