Substance Abuse Counselor

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Substance Abuse Counselor functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team providing treatment, support and follow-up to patients with substance use disorders. The individual must follow departmental and organizational policies and procedures regarding documentation, billing, and ethical conduct while serving our patients.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs and documents clinical evaluation, including diagnostic impressions and client-centered professional services to care for the intellectual, psychosocial, physical and spiritual needs of the patients and families we serve.

Provides treatment planning for substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders including initial, ongoing, continuity of care, discharge and planning for relapse prevention

Provides addiction treatment services utilizing various modalities in groups, as well as individual sessions, to best meet the treatment needs of a diverse population.

Maintains documentation and clinical records according to clinic protocols and applicable State and Federal regulations and codes to ensure Family Health Center meets established requirements.

Collaborates with patients, families, clinicians, referral sources and other team members on treatment plans, programs and services to create a patient-centered, integrated, individualized, comprehensive and outcomes-driven Recovery Oriented System of Care.

Submits accurate and timely billing information to maintain financial goals of service line.

Educates patients, families, colleagues and the community about substance use issues and treatment options to improve the health of the communities we serve.

Participates in on-going education of colleagues and team members to ensure high quality patient care and professional functioning.

Researches and participates in ongoing training and education to develop and enhance professional knowledge and skills to provide better services to our patients and our communities.

Regular attendance is required in order to carry out the essential functions of the position.

Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

Minimum Required: 360 hours of specialized education in substance use disorder through a post- secondary institution or Department of Safety and Professional Services approved program.

Preferred/Optional: Bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology, sociology, human services or other related areas of study.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required: 3000 hours of clinical experience in behavioral health using various modalities in groups and in individual sessions.

Preferred/Optional: None

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.

Minimum Required: Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC) awarded by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS). Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.

Preferred/Optional: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Full-time