AODA Counselor/CCS Case Manager

Job Summary
Provides assessment, treatment, and case management to alcohol and other drug abuse clients and their families. This includes consultations, evaluations, and related services to the continuum of care model.

Essential Duties
Screens and assesses clients referred for AODA services for appropriateness and their service needs.

Participates in evaluation of client needs and strengths. Assists in designing supports and interventions.

Provides counseling/crisis intervention; to individuals, couples, and families in individual and group modalities.

Provides linkage to other services or support systems in the community.

Works with a multi-disciplinary team, actively communicating on client needs and problem-solving solutions.

Plans, recommends, and implements referrals of clients and their families to appropriate agencies for treatment and follow up.

Coordinates various and specific referrals to decrease duplication of services and increase cooperation between service providers.

Works with clients and their families regarding three signature alcohol commitment, explains nature of probable cause hearings, commitment hearings and recommitment hearings to clients and their significant others.

Acts as liaison with staff from contract counties, referral agencies, or other treatment programs regarding client referral, treatment, progress, and discharge recommendations.

Provides primary case management for assigned clients, including assessment, treatment planning, monitoring, and evaluations, which can include monitoring commitments and hold opens.

Develops and implements service plans that provide for appropriate mental health services to clients and their families.

Provides community education; serves as consultant to other agencies, industries, and committees regarding chemical dependency and AODA treatment programs.

Case manage detox admissions including completing chemical evaluation, mental status exam, discharge planning and coordination of services with outside counties as needed.

Coordinates referrals to residential treatment programs including thorough assessment for all clients. Fulfills all mandated reporting duties to the appropriate agencies and departments required.

Assists in program development and participates in program implementation.

Supervises students and other trainees, as assigned.

Attends staff meetings, in-services and outside agency training sessions.

Maintains the confidential nature of client and business information.

Complies with all local, state, and federal laws governing clients and the rendering of services.

Completes and maintains necessary documentation according to applicable requirements, codes and policies.

Minimum Qualifications Required
Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in health/social services discipline, plus experience in alcohol and other drug abuse field; a background or interest in working with consumers who are either currently using, or have a history of IV drug use or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications:

Substance Abuse Counselor SAC-IT or SAC, CSAC preferred

Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of alcohol and other drug abuse dynamics, theories, programs and treatment methods.

Knowledge of AODA Confidentiality Laws (state/federal regulations).

Ability to form positive relationships and engage clients and their families in treatment.

Ability to relate well to both the professional and nonprofessional members of the alcoholism, criminal justice, and health care community.

Ability to assess, evaluate and diagnose chemical dependency and other related issues and determine the need for service.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying or objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

Intermittent sitting, standing and walking; occasional driving.

Using hand(s)/feet for repetitive single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling, and operating controls.

Occasional bending, twisting, squatting and reaching.

Communicating orally in a clear manner.

Distinguishing sounds at various frequencies and volumes.

Distinguishing people or objects at varied distances under a variety of light conditions.

Must be free from communicable disease.

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