Clinical Assessor

JOURNEY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC • Madison, WI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Addictions Specialist/Intake Coordinator provides culturally sensitive, recovery-oriented, and trauma-sensitive direct clinical services in coordination with other staff. The role serves Dane County residents who need an assessment and follow-up requirements to regain driving privileges after an arrest for Operating While Impaired (OWI)-related charges. Assessments are scheduled according to designated work hours.

The position completes formal substance use assessments, including diagnosis, initial brief intervention, treatment planning, level-of-care determination, service recommendations, and referrals to treatment providers or appropriate programs. It also files reports with the Department of Transportation and coordinates with case managers, treatment providers, and consumers through communications such as phone calls, emails, and letters. The role reports to an assigned supervisor, with overall program supervision provided by the Clinical Assessment Program Coordinator. Minimum annual service hours are not applicable. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Journey Mental Health Center describes its commitment to People, Opportunities, Community, and Access (POCA), emphasizing belonging, fairness and inclusivity, and action to dismantle structural oppression. The role includes clinical service delivery as well as participation in program and agency activities. Evening hours may be required depending on program and consumer needs. Candidates must successfully pass the required background information disclosure and caregiver background and criminal checks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related behavioral health field.
• SAC-IT, SAC, CSAC, or another psychotherapy license with a substance use disorder specialty.
• At least 1 to 3 years of experience in a related behavioral health field.
• Commitment to improving cultural diversity and inclusion.
• Strong commitment to recovery principles and facilitating consumer participation in treatment and service planning and provision.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices for treatment of mental health and co-occurring disorders.
• Experience in community-based mental health and substance abuse assessment, case management, treatment planning, and crisis resolution.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with an interdisciplinary team with a positive and creative attitude.
• Ability to work independently and remain organized and efficient.
• Strong ethics and interpersonal boundaries, supported by past community-based work experience and related professional references.
• Valid driver's license, favorable driving record, adequate insurance under Wisconsin law, and access to a vehicle with willingness to use it for work, including transporting consumers.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of sitting, standing, light lifting, bending, reaching, and operating standard office equipment.
• Successful completion of the required Background Information Disclosure and background and criminal checks.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a human services field with eligibility for licensure as an LPC, LMFT, LCSW, and/or Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor.
• Bilingual and/or bicultural ability, particularly Spanish, Hmong, or Cambodian.
• Fluency in American Sign Language.
• Experience using evidence-based practices in mental health and substance abuse.
• Knowledge of Medication Assisted Treatment.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate assessments of mental health and alcohol and other drug use issues in a culturally sensitive, recovery-oriented, and trauma-sensitive manner.
• Provide clinical services with program staff, including outreach, assessment, treatment planning, referral, and case management in a manner supportive of consumers’ cultures, values, and perspectives.
• Complete timely and accurate clinical records, including intakes, assessments, treatment plans and updates, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other information.
• Complete formal substance use assessments that include diagnosis, initial brief intervention, treatment planning, level-of-care determination, service recommendations, and referral to treatment providers or appropriate programs.
• File reports with the Department of Transportation.
• Coordinate with case managers, treatment providers, and consumers, including through phone calls, emails, and letters.
• Attend staff meetings, in-services, and other program activities as requested.
• Participate in JMHC committees, trainings, and activities as directed and/or approved.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level