What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Abuse Counselor position at NCHC?
The Opportunity:
The Substance Abuse Counselor, provides individual, group and family counseling, and may include case management of the individual utilizing services. The Counselor will also develop and provide person centered assessment, treatment plans and continued monitoring of treatment, coordination of services with other personnel and agencies and detailed recommendations on cases as needed.
Who We Are:
North Central Health Care is an organization serving Langlade, Lincoln and Marathon counties within the fields of mental health treatment, addiction services, long term care, short term care, physical therapy, crisis stabilization and so much more. We have amazing employees who provide exceptional care and want to add to our team.
What You’ll Do:
- Treatment functions of a Substance Abuse Counselor include patient screening, assessment, individualized treatment planning, intervention, individual or group and family substance abuse counseling, referral, discharge planning, after care or continuing care, record keeping, consultation with other professionals regarding the patient's treatment services, recovery and case management, and may include crisis intervention, client education, employment and problem resolution in life skills functioning (ref. s. HFS 75.02 (90), Wis. Admin. Code).
- Designs a program of treatment and rehabilitation tailored to the client’s individual situation based on knowledge of alcohol and drug dependency and counseling and treatment methods
- Facilitates a combination of individual and group counseling sessions based on client need and treatment plan
- Educate client and family members on the roles they can play in the recovery process, as well as community-based organizations and other resources
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, other physicians, nurses, social workers, and the Department of Corrections
- Implement an empathetic and sensitive approach with clients and their support system
- Complete urine drug testing on clients as required
- Adhere to state statutes as outlined in DHS Ch. 75
- Be available for various hours of work outside of normal schedule in order to meet client need
- Adheres to scheduled work hours with regular and predictable attendance.
What You Bring:
- Current Wisconsin certification as a Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor or Substance Abuse Counselor
- Associates degree in human services related field.
- Ability to perform an assessment, create a treatment plan, and make recommendations based on findings
- Ability to collaborate with community partners
- Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
What You’ll Get:
- Pay up to $29.87 per hour, based on experience.
- Full time on-site position, typically during normal business hours.
- PTO, paid holidays, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, on-site bistro and cafeteria, pharmacy, newly updated facility, life insurance, accident insurance, pet insurance, hospital insurance, employee discounts.
- As an employee of NCHC, you could be eligible for the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). The WRS is a hybrid defined benefit plan. It contains elements of both a 401(k) or defined contribution plan and a defined benefit plan. Participating staff contribute 6.9% and NCHC will match this at 100% each pay period!
In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, NCHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. North Central Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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