AODA Counselor- PT Madison

ATTIC CORRECTIONAL SERVICES INC•Madison, WI

8d•$26 - $26

About The Position

ATTIC stands for "Alternatives to Traditional Incarceration of Citizens." We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to developing interventions that enable individuals to avoid unnecessary levels of incarceration, enhance community safety and provide a setting that facilitates treatment and the reduction of recidivism. We operate residential and other correctional programs throughout Wisconsin that provide case management, counseling and treatment groups, vocational training and high-risk client monitoring and supervision. Residential Treatment Centers for Correctional Clients operate 24 hours per day with on-duty staff for our clients. Staff monitor client behaviors and whereabouts in the community and enforce program rules and accountability. Substance abuse counseling, cognitive-based programming and correctional case management are provided in an intensive setting. Clients can be granted gradual re-entry into the community based on earned privileges. All service components of our Residential Treatment Centers emphasize trauma-informed care and employ an individualized approach to each client. This is a part-time direct service position in a Madison-area Residential Services Program. AODA programming must be delivered secularly free of religious components, following the agency-prescribed curriculum. The person in this position is responsible for providing group AODA treatment, Co-Occurring Disorders interventions, Anger Management groups, Healthy Relationships groups, Trauma-Informed Care (Seeking Safety group), and individual AODA treatment to adult correctional clients who are enrolled in the ACS Residential Services Program. This person will also directly supervise the daily mindfulness group activity in collaboration with the program Social Worker. The person in this position is involved with clients in group settings, serving as a facilitator, and providing weekly individual counseling sessions. The AODA Counselor maintains, and updates client files, writes daily progress notes, develops and updates treatment plans with client input, generates required reports, and creates discharge summaries. The person in this position is responsible for maintaining all AODA credentials.

Requirements

Must have AODA Credentials (SAC-IT or higher)
Group facilitation experience with AODA and correctional clients.
Corrections experience required, residential or treatment center preferred.
Associate degree required.
Knowledge and use of Motivational Interviewing techniques.
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with clients of diverse backgrounds.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and organizational skills.
Ability to perform job duties with limited supervision.
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding client and agency records.
Must adhere to the Department of Corrections (DOC) Fraternization Policies.
Possession of a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Individual NPI number preferred

Responsibilities

Facilitate treatment groups utilizing the prescribed curricula. This will include AODA treatment groups, Co-Occurring Disorders interventions, Anger Management groups, Healthy Relationships groups, and Trauma-Informed Care interventions (Seeking Safety group).
Evaluate client participation and document their treatment progress in their chart using Progress Notes consistent with DHS standards.
Complete ASAM and AODA client assessments consistent with DHS standards.
Recommend referrals to other community services/agencies as needed.
Maintain ongoing verbal and written communication with all co-workers, including the case manager and supervisor.
Develop, periodically review, and update individual client treatment plans in collaboration with each client, consistent with DHS standards.
Maintain communication with co-workers and DOC regarding client behaviors, treatment progress, and incident reports.
Ability to follow all Department of Health Services Code 75 about Community Substance Abuse Service Standards.
Ability to follow and complete Medicaid paperwork as required for funding.
Maintain appropriate documentation as required in relation to group/individual client services per DHS requirements.
Complete intake and orientation materials upon the admission of new clients consistent with DHS standards.
Maintain client files and adhere to all laws, policies, and rules regarding confidentiality.
Maintain appropriate staffing notes consistent with DHS standards, write client file case notes, prepare client reports, and complete discharge/termination summaries promptly.
Other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor
meeting weekly with Clinical Supervisor
Maintain a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and proof of insurance to use the agency vehicle as transportation to other agency locations.