Substance Use Treatment Provider

POSITION SUMMARY

The Behavioral Health and Recovery Support team is dedicated to the emotional, psychological, and spiritual health of our community through services delivered with respect and compassion. The Substance Use Treatment Provider works within a biopsychosocial and spiritual model of treatment to help patients achieve their goals. Teamwork and collaboration are key components of care provided by the Behavioral Health and Recovery Support team.

The Substance Use Treatment Provider’s primary duty is the provision of assessment and treatment services for substance use as a member of the integrated outpatient treatment team.

• Works within an interdisciplinary outpatient team to provide strengths-based, holistic, and compassionate care.
• Conducts comprehensive assessments consistent with ASAM criteria for individuals seeking substance use treatment.
• Work with the individual and BH&RS Care Manager to facilitate transfers to higher levels of care.
• Offers individual counseling, group counseling, and family interventions to members of the community seeking support for substance use.
• Contributes to the wellness and effectiveness of the BH&RS team through positive communication, ownership, and offering one’s support, strengths, and perspectives in a respectful and meaningful way.
• Works collaboratively with other healthcare professionals through timely and respectful communication about patient care and contributions to shared treatment plans.
• Identify clients who may be at risk for suicide and conduct assessments or conduct warm handoffs to the appropriate provider or facility.
• May serve has a Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) to the RBHC medical team to screen, provide brief intervention, and refer to treatment for substance use as needed.
• Tracks and schedules patients and documents care within the timeframe specified by RBHC policy using the appropriate scheduling program and electronic medical record.
• Educates clients and community about substance use using evidence-based approaches, the value of harm reduction, and the prevalence and importance of recognizing co-occurring substance use and mental health needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Associate’s Degree in Chemical Dependency, Addictions Studies, or related field.
• Eligible for licensure in Montana as a Licensed Addiction Counselor candidate.
• Valid Montana Driver’s License

• Master of Arts Degree in Human Services or related field with a substance use disorder (SUD) focus and one year prior experience in counseling or case management.
• Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) and/or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC, or Licensed Social Worker (LSW).
• Understanding of and appreciation for the tribal customs, traditions, practices, and the sovereign status of the Chippewa Cree.

This employment announcement does not contain a comprehensive description of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with necessity. Applicants with credentials that do not meet the minimum qualification for this position will not be considered.

Employment offers are contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check and pre-employment drug test, with successful applicants being subject to a 60-day probationary period.