BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
CSKT Tribal Health Department
Polson, MT
Full-time
Other
Posted on April 3, 2025
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
(Addictions Specialist Level 1-3, General Level 1-3,
Co-Occuring Level 1-3)
TRIBAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT
(1 or more positions - Various locations)
The successful applicant must have for -Behavioral Health- Addictions Specialist,
Level One: Associates of Arts (AA) or Bachelors of Arts (BA) in Chemical Dependency (CD)
or Addictions Studies, other related degree as accepted by the Montana Board of Behavioral
Health/Psychology Board licensing/candidates eligibility. Addictions Counselor Candidate’s License
in Montana (LAC-c). For Level Two: Level One qualifications PLUS Licensed Addiction Counselor
in Montana (LAC). Less than three (3) years’ experience as an LAC. Level Three: Meets
Level Two requirements with 3+ years of experience as an LAC. Provides clinical supervision
and/or clinical consultation as assigned. For Behavioral Health- General, Youth, Adult,
Addictions, or Integrated Care Specialist: Level One: Masters (Arts or Sciences) in Social
Work, Psychology, or other related degree as accepted by the Montana Board of Behavioral
Health/Psychology Board licensing/candidates eligibility. Clinical Social Worker or Professional
Counselor Candidate’s License in Montana (LCSW-c, LCPC-c, LAC-c). Level Two: Level One
qualifications PLUS Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Professional
Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Montana. Less than three (3) years’ experience as an
LCSW/LCPC. Level Three: Meets Level Two requirements with 3+ years of experience as an
LCSW/LCPC. Provides clinical supervision and/or clinical consultation as assigned.
For Behavioral Health- Co-Occurring Chemical Dependency/Mental Health Specialist -
Level One: Masters of Arts in Social Work, Psychology, or other related degree as accepted by
the Montana Board of Behavioral Health/Psychology Board licensing/candidates eligibility.
Associates of Arts (AA), Bachelors of Arts (BA) in Chemical Dependency (CD) or Addictions
Studies, Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) or other related degree as accepted by the Montana
Board of Behavioral Health licensing/candidates eligibility. Licensed Addiction Counselor PLUS
Clinical Social Worker or Professional Counselor Candidate’s License OR Licensed Clinical
Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor PLUS Licensed Addictions Counselor
Candidate’s License. Co-Occurring services provided on a regular basis within designated role
on the BH team. Level Two: Level One qualifications PLUS Licensed Clinical Social Worker or
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor AND Licensed Addictions Counselor. Less than three
(3) years’ experience as an LCSW/LCPC. Less than three (3) years’ experience as an LAC.
Level Three: Meets Level Two requirements with 3+ years of experience as an LCSW/LCPC and
LAC. Provides clinical supervisor and/or clinical consultation as assigned. CERTIFICATES,
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Active candidate’s licensure under Montana State’s Board of
Licensing (i.e., LCSW/LCPC/LAC candidate’s license) or Licensure under Montana State’s Board
of Licensing for scope of practice for identified level, such as Licensed Clinical Professional
Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Clinically Social Worker (LCSW), etc. Licenses or permits are active, unrestricted, and unencumbered by administrative or board action, including probationary or other disciplinary actions taken by the overseeing licensing board. Must have valid driver’s license.
Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire. All applicants must submit a Tribal application, copy of
degree or academic transcripts, and training certificates, copy of current licensure, a copy of
current valid driver’s license, proof of enrollment from a federally recognized Tribe if other than
CSKT, and if claiming veteran’s preference, a copy of DD214 must be submitted. FAILURE TO
SUBMIT ALL OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE
DISQUALIFICATION DURING THE SCREENING PROCESS. This is 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. Salary
range: Addictions Specialist Level 1 - $18.05 to $20.75, Addictions Specialist Level 2 - $22.44 to $25.79, Addictions Specialist Level 3 - $28.55 to $32.82, General Level 1 - $22.90 to $26.32,
General Level 2 - $24.83 to $28.54, General Level 3 - $30.65 to $35.23, Co-Occuring Level 1 -
$25.92 to $29.79, Co-Occuring Level 2 - $31.21 to $35.87, Co-Occurring Level 3 - $33.86 to
$38.92. To apply, contact Personnel at (406) 675-2700 Ext. 1040 or personnel@cskt.org
Tribal applications are also available online at www.cskt.org/personnel. The closing date will be
Monday, April 14, 2025 @ 5:30 p.m. (MST).
CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER
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