Substance Use Counselor
Join our team as a Substance Use Counselor and receive a $1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS! This position may be eligible for a hybrid remote work arrangement!
Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Would you like to work in a compassionate, non-judgmental, and culturally inclusive environment? Do you have experience in substance use counseling and a desire to support individuals in their journey to recovery? Look no further! We are currently seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Substance Use Counselors.
As a Substance Use Counselor, you will provide vital support, case management, and substance use counseling services to participants on an outpatient and outreach basis. Your role will involve conducting assessments, providing counseling sessions (individual, group, and family), offering educational and preventive activities, and coordinating with other professionals to ensure comprehensive case is provided. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to engage with the community through prevention initiatives and recovery support programs.
If you are seeking a fulfilling opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals struggling with substance use, we would love to hear from you. Join our dedicated team and help us grow a supportive environment for recovery in our communities. Please see our full job description below.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Performs intake, assessments, intervention, individual, group and family counseling, outreach referral, and advocacy; follow up care; provides educational and preventive activities.
• Assists in planning, developing, organizing and facilitating services/programs such as support and therapy groups, outpatient, prevention activities and special events.
• Obtains information about patients through interview, case history, and observational techniques; evaluates data to identify causes of problems and to determine advisability of counseling or referral to other resources.
• Develops program for treatment and rehabilitation of client, using knowledge of alcohol and drug abuse problems and counseling and treatment techniques.
• Provides individual and group counseling sessions, in clinic or jail, and completes related case documentation, including progress notes, aftercare plans and discharge summaries.
• Provides and/or arranges for therapeutic interventions as appropriate for patients or clients in a crisis condition.
• Provides information, education and support family members to assist family in dealing with providing support for client.
• Assesses and manage situations that require immediate attention including walk-in clients, clients in need of detoxification services, emergency inpatient evaluations appointments for residential services funding and emergency telephone crisis encounters.
• Serves as a member of the Drug Court team, attending weekly staffing and the court proceedings to provide clinical expertise in determining the treatment needs of participants. Provides in-depth assessments for potential candidates for the program as requested.
• Refers client to other support services as needed, both internal and external. Coordinates counseling efforts with mental health professionals and other health professionals.
• Documents assessments, treatment plans, reviews, referrals and discharge planning and summaries in accordance with professional standards, agency, state and federal guidelines.
• Bills all allowable services and submit billing as directed. Ensures state reporting system forms and data collection are completed on a timely basis.
• Serves as a substance use professional on the Comprehensive Community Services and other interdisciplinary teams including ACCESS, Behavioral Health teams, CCS, CST, CFS.
• Communicates as needed with courts, probation officers, community services and other post-treatment agencies.
• Provides community education upon request.
• Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Substance Use Counselor In Training:
• Associate degree in substance abuse, human services, psychology, social work, public health, or related program.
• Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor In Training.
• Must successfully pass criminal and caregiver background check.
Substance Use Counselor:
• Associates degree in substance abuse, human services, psychology, social work, or related program.
• Three years’ work experience as an AODA counselor in a certified outpatient program.
• Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor.
• Must successfully pass criminal and caregiver background check.
Clinical Substance Use Counselor:
• Associates degree in substance abuse, human services, psychology, social work, or related program.
• Three years’ work experience as an AODA counselor in a certified outpatient program.
• Licensed Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor.
• Must successfully pass criminal and caregiver background check.
Full Wage Range: $56,351 – $90,884
Expected Wage Range: $56,351 – $70,291
FTE: 1.0
Department: Health and Human Services: Behavioral Health
St. Croix County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to an individual’s race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Deadline Note: Open Until Filled