Job Description

LICENSED ADDICTIONS COUNSELOR1 year Temporary Employment AgreementTRIBAL DEFENDERS OFFICE/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 establish the National Provider Information (NPI) Number. Or a Licensed Addiction Counselor (Candidate) by the State of Montana Board of Behavioral Health, Business Standards Division. Must be able to obtain LAC license 12-months of being hired. Must retain substance use disorder associates or higher degree or equivalent education in the specified preferred field of addictions. Must retain at least 1-year experience or equivalent to the psychology and/or clinical services within the field of substance use disorder services. Must have a valid State of Montana Driver's License. All applicants must submit a Tribal application, completed supplemental background questionnaire, a certified copy of academic transcript, proof of state licensure, copy of driver's license, proof of enrollment from a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT, and if claiming veteran's preference, a copy of the DD214 must be submitted. This position is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy. The successful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) month probationary period. Salary is Negotiable. To apply, contact Personnel at (406) 675-2700 Ext. 1040 or Tribal applications are also available online at cskt.org. The closing date will be Thursday, June 2, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. (MST)CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER