Co-Occurring Disorders Specialist

Milwaukee County Wisconsin • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

The Co-Occurring Disorders Specialist provides and facilitates treatment for consumers with substance use and mental health concerns on a Behavioral Health Services ACT Team. Under clinical supervision, the specialist implements treatment plan services, applies evidence-based practices, and promotes recovery. The role also provides wraparound clinical case management and substance use treatment services to ACT team consumers.

The specialist works with consumers and their natural supports to identify recovery goals, strengthen independent living skills, and engage in psychosocial rehabilitation. The position includes community-based services, crisis response, collaboration with providers and crisis services, clinical documentation, and participation in an after-hours and weekend on-call rotation. The specialist also educates and supports ACT team members on substance use concerns and treatment practices.

Requirements

• Currently authorized to work in the United States.
• Valid United States driver’s license and access to a reliable, insured vehicle, maintained throughout employment.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or Nursing (RN).
• At least one year of experience providing services to individuals with co-occurring disorders in the community.
• Intermediate knowledge of related computer and software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets.
• Available and willing to participate in an after-hours and weekend on-call rotation.
• Willing to travel up to 75% of work time within the community.
• Able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 30 pounds.
• Obtain one of the following Wisconsin credentials before hire: Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC), Substance Abuse Counselor in Training (SAC-IT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
• Establish Wisconsin residency within six months of the start date and maintain it during employment.
• Possess the minimum qualifications when filing the application.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor licensure is preferred.
• SAC-IT candidates may be considered, with the opportunity to earn hours and the expectation of attaining SAC licensure after employment.
• Spanish bilingual ability is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct case management to help consumers live successfully in the community, including arranging services outside the ACT team and maintaining collateral contacts with providers and others involved in consumers’ lives.
• Conduct substance abuse assessments at intake and routinely thereafter, considering the relationship between substance use and mental health symptoms.
• Assess and track consumers’ readiness for change.
• Work with consumers to identify recovery goals.
• Collaborate with consumers and their natural supports on psychosocial rehabilitation and development of independent living and activities of daily living skills.
• Provide crisis response to individuals experiencing psychiatric crises and coordinate with county-operated crisis services, hospitals, and others as needed.
• Participate in the ACT team’s rotation of after-hours on-call services, including weekend on-call services.
• Provide individual and group therapy and psychoeducation groups using Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, the Matrix Model, and other evidence-based substance abuse therapeutic practices.
• Complete clinically sound and timely documentation of services in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Maintain a productivity level of 75% or greater.
• Educate and support ACT team members on substance abuse issues, their relationship with psychiatric issues, and treatment best practices.
• Travel within the community for up to 75% of work time.

What This Job Offers

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