Licensed Addiction Counselor

Job Title: Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC)

Location: Billings, MT

Organization: HER Campaign

WHO WE ARE

HER Campaign is a global movement of abolitionists creating emergency stabilization and aftercare programs that break the cycle of exploitation and help survivors find freedom from slavery. We are a faith-based nonprofit providing aftercare and residential programs for survivors of human trafficking. Since 2016, we've supported over 200+ women through crisis intervention and holistic recovery. Our mission is to empower survivors to heal, grow, and discover purpose through therapeutic care and community support. Rooted in the belief that "Hospitality Comes First ," we foster a safe, dignified, and loving environment where survivors can stabilize and embrace their identity and calling.

OUR MISSION

We know that without safe housing, human trafficking survivors are re-victimized. HER Campaign provides aftercare programs that bridge the gap between rescue and freedom, cultivating spaces where holistic healing can take place.

OUR HOLISTIC APPROACH

We believe healing must address the body, soul, and spirit as an integrated whole. Our programs are built on three core pillars:

● Spiritual Formation – Providing faith-based counseling and education with a focus on inner healing, personal and relational identity restoration from the effects of trauma.

● Medical Care – Delivering basic medical intervention for clinical stabilization, alongside integrative and functional health approaches that support whole-body healing.

● Mental Health Support – Neurobiological stabilization, emotional regulation, and trauma recovery

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC) plays a vital role in the care offered by HER Campaign, supporting survivors at our outpatient programs. This clinician provides trauma-informed therapeutic services, conducts assessments, manages cases, and facilitates both staff and community training. They also represent HER Campaign on local task forces and interagency collaborations focused on improving responses to trafficking and mental health issues.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Mental Health Services

● Conduct intake and ASAM assessments for clients to identify substance use/mental health needs and create individualized treatment plans.

● Provide direct therapeutic interventions (individual, group, and crisis therapy) for residents.

● Coordinate with external mental health providers as needed for specialized care.

● Ensure SUD/mental health services are trauma-informed, culturally competent, and aligned with HER Campaign's mission.

● Monitor and update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the Clinical Director and residents.

● Track residents' progress and maintain detailed case notes, including data reports on mental health outcomes.

Direct Care & Resident Support

● Provide direct, trauma-informed care and daily support to clients in both individual and group settings.

● Maintain a safe, respectful, and empowering environment for all residents, ensuring trauma-informed practices are upheld at all times.

● Facilitate educational sessions and therapeutic group activities as assigned.

● Assist clients in implementing personalized continuing care plans.

● Develop ongoing education materials aligned with HER Campaign's trauma-informed values.

Trauma-Informed Training & Capacity Building

● Lead trauma-informed care training internally for staff and externally in the broader community.

● Partner with the Clinical Director to equip clinical and non-clinical staff with tools to address complex trauma.

● Facilitate workshops, seminars, or presentations for community partners, schools, and organizations.

● Develop ongoing education materials aligned with HER Campaign's trauma-informed values.

Community Engagement & Advocacy

● Represent HER Campaign on local and regional task forces, coalitions, and committees related to mental health, trafficking, or trauma care.

● Cultivate partnerships with other service providers, government agencies, and advocacy groups.

● Stay current on industry trends and contribute to policy development and advocacy work impacting survivors.

Collaboration & Leadership

● Work closely with the Clinical Director to ensure a holistic approach to residents' care, balancing clinical, functional, and medical needs.

● Act as a clinical liaison between external service providers and the HER Campaign team, ensuring consistent care for residents.

● Contribute to the development of program policies, ensuring mental health components align with HER Campaign's vision and values.

Compliance & Documentation

● Ensure all SUD/mental health services comply with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as HER Campaign's internal policies.

● Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, case files, and reports for each resident in compliance with confidentiality laws (e.g., HIPAA).

● Monitor and report on clinical outcomes

MDT Collaboration:

● Work closely with the Multiple Disciplinary Team (MDT) to ensure an integrated approach to each client's care, with a focus on medical, mental, and emotional stabilization.

● Maintain regular communication with the MDT to ensure care plans are implemented smoothly and effectively.

● Provide clinically relevant components to staff training

● Develop and maintain community partnerships

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Problem-solving and decision making
• Proactivity and self-direction
• Strong Interpersonal skills
• Relate to and effectively work with individuals that have experienced trauma and trafficking in a professional and respectful manner.
• Ability to maintain extreme confidentiality to the organization, clients, and staff members.
• Communication and teamwork: ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Communicate effectively to produce clear, concise, and accurate correspondence, presentations, and reports.
• Efficiency and Effectiveness: plan, organize, prioritize, and coordinate work flow. Work independently and meet multiple deadlines. Attention to detail with accuracy. Ability to set priorities and work independently.
• Adaptability to changes and problem-solving skills: to define problems, collect data, analyze and establish facts and draw valid conclusions, deal with abstract and concrete variables. High ethical standards and values, demonstrated with good judgment.
• Software skills: Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Google based applications, database management, and management of system portals.
• Commitment to service: expectation to achieve the highest standards of personal and professional work performance in commitment to serving survivors of human trafficking and HER Campaign's staff and directors. Ability to work in a team, be honest and transparent, show respect and care for diversity on a daily basis.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:

● Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC) or Dually Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) or equivalent (preferred) , or candidates for licensure.

● Experience providing case management and direct therapeutic services to individuals with complex trauma.

● Experience working with survivors of human trafficking or individuals with similar trauma experiences is preferred.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

● Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care and best practices for treating complex trauma.

● Ability to develop and facilitate training programs for clinical and non-clinical staff.

● Excellent case management and organizational skills, with the ability to handle complex cases.

● Compassionate leadership skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

● Strong written and verbal communication skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to travel from floor to floor and may be required to travel outside between buildings in varying outdoor weather conditions. The employee may also be regularly required to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time; regularly use hands to operate office machinery including, but not limited to, telephones, computers, fax, and photocopy machines; regularly walk, talk, and hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this position, employees may be exposed to emotionally intense or crisis situations. The work environment can at times be fast-paced, unpredictable, and may involve interactions with individuals experiencing trauma, distress, or behavioral escalations. Staff are expected to maintain professionalism, utilize de-escalation techniques, and support a culture of safety, empathy, and resilience. This role may require occasional travel, participation in community settings, or attendance at meetings outside of regular business hours. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. This position is subject to varying and unpredictable situations; may handle emergency or crisis situations; is subject to many interruptions; may handle multiple calls and inquiries simultaneously; and may occasionally handle absentee replacement on short notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made if needed.

The HER Campaigns provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43, $59,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Billings, MT 59101