Substance Abuse Counselor at Turning Winds
Troy, MT 59935
About the Job
Addictions Counselor (relocate to Montana)
Job Description
Turning Winds Academic Institute is a residential treatment center for teens who have a wide variety of emotional, mental, social and behavioral struggles. We are located in the beautiful mountains of northwest Montana. We provide individual, family and group therapy with a licensed clinician, outdoor recreation, development of life skills, the teaching of appropriate social relationships, leadership development, field trips which are conducive to learning, and an academic institute with a time tested individualized one-on-one teaching style. Our unique and sought after program offers a one of a kind, therapeutic model that takes the most successful therapeutic elements, from a host of different disciplines, and combines them into one life-changing environment. All of these services help our students develop the character needed to succeed where they have failed in the past.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Provide weekly individual, family and group therapy
- Caseload of approx 7-10 clients
- Complete diagnostic intake assessments, master treatment plans and discharge summaries
- Relay pertinent data to insurance companies for billing purposes
- Provide crisis interventions and assessments as needed
- Responsible for verbal and written communication with families, insurance companies, program staff and educational consultants as needed
- Develops aftercare assignments
Qualifications and Skills
Qualifications:
- Must be licensed as an addictions counselor in the state you reside in and be able to be licensed in Montana within 30 days.
- Desirable: Experience working in RTC or therapeutic boarding school
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Competitive Salary
- 401K
- International Service Trips
- Funds to attend Professional Conferences
- Payment for Professional Certifications/Licenses
- Relocation Reimbursement
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $59,000.00 to $62,000.00 /year
Work Remotely
- No
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: $59,000 - $62,000 Annual
Bonus/Commission: No