Job Description

CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELOR(1 or more positions)TRIBAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTThe successful applicant must be a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) by the State of Montana Board of Behavioral Health, Business Standards Division and be able to establish the National Provider Information (NPI) Number (or) Licensed Addiction Counselor (Candidate) by the State of Montana Board of Behavioral Health, Business Standards Division. Must be able to obtain LAC license within 12-months of being hired. Must possess substance use disorder associates or higher degree or equivalent education in the specified preferred field of addictions. Must possess at least 1-year experience or equivalent to the psychology and/or clinical services within the field of substance use disorder services. Must pass a background and suitability check according to Public Law 101-630: Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act. Must adhere to all Tribal Health Department directives, policies and procedures. Must have a valid State of Montana Driver's License. All applicants must submit a Tribal application and copy of academic transcript/training certificate, and driver's license, completed background supplemental questionnaire, proof of enrollment in a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT and if claiming veteran's preference, a copy of DD214 must be submitted. The successful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) months probationary period. Salary is $20.71 to $23.81 per hour, plus benefits, may be employed under contract. To apply, contact Personnel at (406) 675-2700 Ext. #1040, or Tribal applications are also available online at cskt.org. Closing date will be Thursday, April 14, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. (MST)CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER