We are currently recruiting for a full-time Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor to work at our 24-Hr Community Based Residential Facilities (CBRFs).
SUD Counselors are responsible for providing individual and group counseling, case management, and maintaining oversight of participants in our designated AODA Residential Treatment program locations that work in collaboration with the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division and the Department of Corrections.
*Responsibilities:*
* Provide assessment and client screening within established time-lines.
* Discuss and complete case management assessment incorporating information previously gathered through the client's DPP agent, referral packet, client application, and collateral resources.
* Monitor and coordinate performance of each of the client's identified needs through an individualized treatment plan.
* Assist the client in achieving objectives and maximizing independence and productivity through support and training in uses of personal community resources.
* Reinforce and serve as a role model/teacher/liaison for implementing concepts and objectives identified by the team.
* Educate and implement with client any or all basic living skills in order to maintain a drug-free lifestyle.
* Maintain a continuous relationship with the client, assisting wherever and whenever required in the alleviation of crisis provoking situations, and assuring the provision of assessment, planning, linking, monitoring, advocacy and re-assessment in response to the client's changing needs.
* Reinforce and encourage client's progress and utilization of the community resources and support systems.
* Assist in monitoring and supervision of clients in the facility.
* Provide assessment and treatment information to treatment team on an ongoing basis.
* Contribute to the development and revision of each client’s treatment plan according to established guidelines.
* Participate in treatment plan review staffings for all clients.
* Document clearly and concisely all assessments, treatment provided, and major communication regarding clients, in appropriate format.
Maintain current and complete client records.
* Work closely with Department of Corrections agents to ensure quality case planning.
* Other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator.
*Requirements:*
* Associates Degree in a Criminal Justice or Human Services related field.
* Licensed by the State of WI as a Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC-IT, SAC, or CSAC)
* Trained in Motivational Interviewing.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.
00 - $25.
00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* Paid time off
Medical specialties:
* Addiction Medicine
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
Work setting:
* Community health center
* In-person
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
* Associate (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
* Racine, WI 53402: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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