Sud Counselor

Provide comprehensive counseling and case management services to individuals presenting with AODA issues, including those with legal convictions.

• Provide screening, assessment and document bio-psycho-social intake for new clients.
• Engage patient in treatment.
• Prepare initial treatment plans and required reviews.
• Conduct individual and group therapy.
• Participate in professional staffing and meetings as required.
• Maintain a professional and confidential relationship with patients.
• Employee will maintain records that are in compliance with Racine County and Wisconsin regulations.
• Employee to focus on continued quality improvement.
• Employee will maintain required production levels.
• Provide AODA counseling in the Racine County Jail as assigned.
• The AODA Counselor will meet with assigned individuals to complete AODA Intake Assessment (including preliminary DSM-V diagnosis and treatment plan).
• Provide oral and written communication that is appropriate to the task and in accordance with agency, DHS 75 and Medicaid standards.
• Make intervention and assessment decisions using the "Best Practice" philosophy.
• Work collaboratively with law enforcement, families, other county departments, schools, acute care services providers, and other community resources to coordinate appropriate crisis resolution and referral.
• Communicate pertinent information on a timely basis and participate in clinical supervision case reviews, staffing's, and/or case planning meetings.
• Complete all necessary health care/medical and financial record documentation required to maintain complete medical and financial billing records.
• Provide crisis therapy when indicated (only appropriately credentialed staff).
• Perform other duties as assigned, including responding to an emergency event.

Supervision Received
Receives supervision from the AODA Supervisor.

• Employee must be licensed in the State of Wisconsin as a SAC or CSAC.
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field is preferred.
• Five (5) years counseling experience.
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license and automobile insurance are required.
• Prompt and regular attendance.

Salary is based on education and experience. Salary ranges are:

CSAC/SAC-Non Bachelor: $23.93/hr. - $31.21/hr.

Master's Degree: $60,320/yr. - $82,180/yr.

• Ability to establish a therapeutic relationship.
• Ability to relate to highly diverse population.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to solve problems and negotiate solutions.
• Knowledge of DHS 75 regulations.
• Knowledge of evidence based practices.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to work well with treatment team and community members.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Interacts with the public in a professional manner.
• Must be able and willing to work evenings.

This description has been prepared to assist in properly evaluating various classes of responsibilities, skills, working conditions, etc., present in the classification. It is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and characteristic levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor is it intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.Employment Type: FULL TIME