As Butte SPIRIT Homes continues to expand and serve more residents, we are proud to invite more people onto our team! All positions are open until filled. See below for the job descriptions for the following positions, or click the link below to download the job description:
- Licensed Addictions Counselor
- Rehabilitation Aide/Night Watch (Women’s Home) (fill in position)
- Rehabilitation Aide/Night Watch (Men’s Home) (fill in position)
Apply by sending a cover letter and resume including professional and character references to director@buttespirit.org
Licensed Addictions Counselor Job Description
Purpose: The Licensed Addictions Counselor is a half to full time position with the responsibility of coordinating and delivering clinical services at the Butte SPIRIT Homes, which operates Level 3.1 transitional housing for both men and women recovering from substance use disorders.
Essential Functions:
- Participate in Admissions process with screening potential residents for both homes.
- Work with the Clinical Director to maintain established clinical programming including weekly individual sessions and groups.
- Develop Individualized Treatment Plans for each resident within 7 days of program admission.
- Develop follow-up progress reviews and update of treatment plans in required time increments of 90 days for initial and every 30 thereafter.
- Complete intake assessments for placement of residents at 3.1 LOC
- Complete documentation of contact with residents for extra encounters that include activities, interventions provided as part of daily services, conflicts, warnings or formal write-up’s .
- Maintain a regular schedule of Chemical Dependency group and individual counseling to assure all Butte Spirit Residents receive a minimum of 4 hours/week of clinical services for up to a maximum of 15 possible residents.
- Provide crisis intervention and mediation as necessary.
- Work in conjunction with and under the guidance of the Clinical Director for ethically appropriate program management and conduct.
- Work cooperatively with the House Mangers to coordinate care of each resident and within cooperative scheduling to achieve desired outcomes.
- Document and report any concerning behaviors or conduct to Clinical Director and House Managers and maintain open lines of communication.
- Develop discharge summaries at the time of Resident’s departure from the program for any reason.
- Work cooperatively with staff to address needs of the residents such as coordination of care with outside agencies, probation and parole, child and family services, physicians, attorneys, or any entity to help the resident progress towards success. This includes transitions to various levels of care as needed.
- Assume additional duties as assigned by the Clinical Director
Work Schedule & Status:
Initially Half-Time, Hourly, Non–Exempt Position. Approximately 20 hours per week, with the opportunity for a full-time position as Butte SPIRIT Homes house census increases. Involves working sometimes varied days and hours. Most hours are worked while unsupervised.
Materials and Equipment Used:
Telephone; fax machine; general office supplies; computers; motorized vehicles; breathalyzer; and urinalysis collection cups; Behave Health Electronic Health Record Software
Compensation:
Competitive salary compensation (including major medical, dental and vision benefits, if desired) will be discussed based on experience and licensure and at the discretion of the Board of Directors and is not to exceed $50,000/year in total compensation for a full-time employee.
At Butte SPIRIT Center we care about the health and safety of our employees. Butte SPIRIT Center requires applicants to complete a pre-employment screening process upon receipt of an offer of employment. Any employment offer is contingent upon receipt of all satisfactory pre-employment screenings. 6 month probationary period.
Requirements Qualifications and Skills:
- Graduate of schooling approved and hold a “License Candidate – ACLC” or a full “Licensed Addictions Counseling – LAC”, License from the State of Montana.
- Requires typing and computer competency, including Windows applications for moderate levels of typing case notes, client records, client intake, and house documents
- A working knowledge of proper ethical conduct within the field of Addictions Counseling
- Must possess excellent verbal and written skills along with the ability to create clear and concise reports
- Valid MT Driving License
- Must have or be willing to gain education/certification for gambling addiction.
Preferred Qualifications, Traits and Skills:
- Experience with sober living housing programs
- Experience working in a substance abuse program
- Knowledge of community resources
- Desire to share personal experience, strength, and hope with newcomers to recovery
To Apply: Cover letter and resume including professional and character references should be sent to director@buttespirit.org
Rehabilitation Aide/Night Watch Job Description
The Rehabilitation Aide is a full-time position, whose primary responsibility is the protection, care, and supervision of residents in the Butte SPIRIT Home. This position works with residents in early recovery, providing structure and support to establish stable long-term recovery from substance use disorder.
Essential Functions:
- Provides supervision and support during the night shift to residents who are emotionally and/or behaviorally challenged; The employee is required to remain awake and alert throughout the shift
- Observes, reports, and records data concerning residents’ state of being in case notes
- Residents will be checked regularly, with entries made in each residents’ case notes
- Follows organizational procedures for the recording of incidents, data, etc
- Receives reports from the previous shift and provides reports to the next morning’s staff
- Spends time during each shift conducting general cleaning and straightening activities in the Butte SPIRIT Home
- Performs filing, copying, shredding, form replacement, medication reconciliation, and other clerical duties for the home on a nightly basis
- May assist with supply inventorying and basic home maintenance
- Implements and follows Individual Treatment Plans for each resident
- May assist, as assigned, in resident medication self-administration
- Provide appropriate help during emergency situations
- Assist residents, as needed with daily morning routine, hygiene, dressing, cooking, etc
- Transports residents to and from school, work, recreation, appointments, etc. as needed
- Attends and participates in mandatory training, treatment team meetings, and committees as assigned
- May conduct breathalyzer testing and urine screening of residents when necessary
- Utilizes and accurately records data using Butte SPIRIT’s Electronic Health Records system as assigned, outlined, and trained
- Maintain confidentiality and privacy of residents
- Assume additional duties as assigned by a Supervisor
Work Schedule & Status:
Full-Time, Hourly, Non–Exempt Position. Approximately 40 hours per week. Involves working sometimes varied days and hours. Most hours are worked while unsupervised. This position is required to be awake and alert during all working hours.
Materials and Equipment Used:
Telephone; fax machine; general office supplies; computers; motorized vehicles; breathalyzer; and urinalysis collection cups
Requirements, Qualifications and Skills:
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
- May be exposed to unpleasant sights, smells or fluids
- Must have the interpersonal oral and written communications skills to work as a team member, to make observations and to report them accurately, and to follow oral and written instructions.
- Requires typing and computer competency, including Windows applications for moderate levels of typing case notes, client records, client intake, and house documents
- Valid Driving License
- Willingness to obtain additional education including First Aid/CPR, HIPPA, Blood Borne Pathogens, Medication Self-Administration, Drug Testing Procedures, etc.
- GED or HS diploma
Preferred (not required) Qualifications, Traits and Skills:
- A working knowledge of addiction, mental illness and homelessness treatment and programs
- Knowledge of community resources
- 2+ years of quality sobriety, with active maintenance of a recovery program
- Desire to share personal experience, strength, and hope with newcomers to recovery
Compensation:
Competitive salary compensation will be discussed based on experience and at the discretion of the Board of Directors and is not to exceed $17/hour.
At Butte SPIRIT Center we care about the health and safety of our employees. Butte SPIRIT Center requires applicants to complete a pre-employment screening process upon receipt of an offer of employment. Any employment offer is contingent upon receipt of all satisfactory pre-employment screenings.
To Apply:
Cover letter and resume including character references should be sent to director@buttespirit.org