What are the responsibilities and job description for the Treatment Specialist 1 - Substance Abuse Counselor position at Wisconsin Department of Corrections/Drug Abuse...?
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Treatment Specialist to join our team. This position formulates and implements individual and group interventions in the areas of reintegration planning and substance abuse treatment. The specialist will conduct evaluations using evidenced-based evaluation rating tools, will implement case and treatment plans and will delivery evidence-based substance abuse programming. The specialist will develop and implement therapeutic and behavioral interventions to improve a persons’ in our care (PIOC) success in completing program requirements.
This position is in pay schedule and range 12-64 with a starting pay of $27.02/hour - $33.33/hour.
This position may receive a $1.00 to $2.00 per hour add-on pay based on the type of SAC credential possessed at the time of hire.
Candidates with no prior permanent employment with the State of Wisconsin in the past 5 years may be eligible to accept a sign-on bonus of $2,000. The sign-on bonus will be paid in two installments: $1000 on the first paycheck and $1000 with the paycheck for the pay period in which the employee attains permanent status (usually 1 year). (UW System employment isn’t disqualifying.)
To receive the bonus, a candidate must sign an agreement indicating they will remain in that position for a year. If the candidate leaves their position prior to completing the one year, they may be required to reimburse the initial payment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Substance Abuse Counselor credential issued by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services in the form of a:
- Substance Abuse Counselor In-Training certificate (SAC-IT) (130)
- Substance Abuse Counselor certificate (SAC) (131) or a
- Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor certificate (CSAC) (132)
An applicant may also apply to be considered if:
- You have applied for a SAC-IT credential with DSPS
- Your application status on the DSPS site shows all criteria met or your only unmet criteria is the Employment Verification Form.
- You submit your PAR # to confirm your application status.
Anyone hired with a pending SAC-IT application must obtain the SAC-IT credential during the first 12 months of employment.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.02 - $33.33 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $27 - $33