Drug & Alcohol Counselor

HELP YOUNG ADULTS BUILD HEALTHIER FUTURES

Are you passionate about helping young adults overcome challenges and make positive life choices? Join us in Darby, Montana, as a Drug & Alcohol Counselor.

You'll play an important role in helping students develop healthy coping strategies, understand substance use risks, access appropriate support, and work toward a healthier, substance-free future.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position provides counseling, education, assessment, and intervention services to help students address substance use challenges and make healthier decisions. You'll work with students and center staff to support recovery, personal development, and a safe learning environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use prevention, recovery, and healthy decision-making.

Complete student screenings, intake interviews, assessments, and follow-up evaluations.

Develop and implement individualized counseling and support plans.

Provide crisis intervention and referrals to appropriate treatment providers when needed.

Facilitate educational workshops on substance use awareness, prevention, coping skills, and wellness.

Collaborate with healthcare professionals, center staff, and community service providers.

Maintain accurate and confidential case notes, progress reports, and required documentation.

Support a safe, healthy, and substance-free learning environment.

Follow applicable professional standards, confidentiality requirements, and Job Corps guidelines.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.

Current Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) credential or equivalent Montana-recognized certification, as required for the position.

At least two years of substance use counseling experience. Experience working with adolescents or young adults is preferred.

Knowledge of substance use counseling techniques, recovery approaches, prevention strategies, and community treatment resources.

Strong communication, interpersonal, assessment, and documentation skills.

Ability to work effectively with a diverse population and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.

Experience in educational, residential, or youth development programs.

Familiarity with Job Corps policies and applicable federal program guidelines.

Bilingual communication skills.

COMPENSATION AND WORK SCHEDULE

Pay Rate: $27.30 per hour plus $5.09 Health & Wellness.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.

Employment Type: Full-Time.

Work Location: Onsite in Darby, Montana.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

If you're a qualified counseling professional who wants to help young adults build healthier habits, strengthen their coping skills, and work toward a brighter future, we encourage you to apply.

Apply today to explore this opportunity with Trapper Creek Job Corps Center.

Equal Opportunity Employer