Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor (Green Bay)

Indian Health Service • Green Bay, WI

311d

About The Position

The position is for a Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor located in Green Bay, WI. The salary is negotiable, starting at $67,496 annually, with a probationary period where employees will receive 5% below the negotiated pay rate. The role is exempt and involves various responsibilities related to substance abuse counseling and support services.

Requirements

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Knowledge of department organization, functions, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of clinical, developmental and counseling psychology.
• Knowledge of the theory, principles, practices and treatment of alcohol and drug abuse.
• Knowledge of patient outreach services and activities, funding agencies, and community health care and vocational services.
• Skill in working with children, adolescents, and families.
• Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software programs in a Windows environment.
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate individual patient care programs.
• Ability to work extended hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict timelines.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
• Complete Oneida Certification on Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect training within ninety (90) days of employment.
• Must adhere to strict confidentiality in all matters.
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training is required prior to starting this position and annually thereafter.
• Must be willing and able to obtain additional education and training.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Must have proof of immunity or dates of two (2) doses of MMR and Varicella prior to starting.
• Must pass a background security check with the Oneida Nation.

Responsibilities

• Perform intake, Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Abuse assessments, intervention, individual, group and family counseling, outreach referral, advocacy, and home visit services.
• Participate and assist in planning, developing, organizing, and facilitating Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Abuse services/programs.
• Obtain information about patients through interview, case history, and observational techniques.
• Formulate program for treatment and rehabilitation of client.
• Provide and/or arrange for therapeutic interventions as appropriate for patients or clients in crisis.
• Counsel family members to assist family in dealing with providing support for client.
• Participate in co-counseling sessions as needed.
• Refer client to other support services as needed.
• Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner.
• Monitor condition of client to evaluate success of therapy and adapt treatment program as needed.
• Maintain case records containing pertinent, accurate and current information in compliance with the Privacy Act, HIPAA and Department rules.
• Consult with other legal and treatment agencies and individuals in relation to patient/client records.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, narratives, statistical and other documents as required by program guidelines.
• Establish and maintain good rapport and effective working relationships with patients, visitors, physicians, and Hospitals employees.
• Represent the department in Tribal, county, state and other agency meetings as needed.
• Participate in treatment plans, staffing and departmental meetings.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge.

Benefits

• Salary negotiable
• 5% below negotiated pay rate during probationary status

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees