Substance Abuse Counselor - In Training

LSS•Oconomowoc, WI

11d

About The Position

Are you looking to make a profound impact on the lives of others? Do you enjoy empowering clients to reach their recovery goals and achieve sobriety? We are happy to introduce our brand new Substance Use Disorder treatment facility in Oconomowoc! Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper MI is currently recruiting for Adult Residential Support Professionals for a new addictions recovery program in Oconomowoc, WI. LSS Recovery Center Oconomowoc provides up to 30 beds for adult women in need of Medically Monitored Treatment and Transitional Residential Treatment. Services are gender specific and trauma informed. The facility does allow for infants up to age 3 months to reside with their mothers who are receiving SUD treatment services. Our beautiful facility provides an environment that, combined with the passion for the SUD field of our team members, allows residents to experience meaningful change and hope. Under direction of program and clinical supervisor, performs core functions of a licensed addictions counselor and/or AODA/Correctional Case Manager. This is a full-time, benefit eligible role with hours on Monday-Friday from 8 AM - 5 PM.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in a human-service or correctional field required, bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
A minimum of 1 year of experience working with a correctional population preferred.
Working knowledge of addictions and recovery, counseling and case management principles and methods.
Knowledge of the federal, state, and local rules and regulations governing the delivery of AODA services.
Ability to provide professional addictions services to clients and their families.
Possession of a valid SAC-IT when performing AODA duties or experience/commensurate degree for case management services.
Must have a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation to perform the essential duties of the role; a motor vehicle check (MVR) with a satisfactory driving record per the LSS Driver Safety Procedure is required, and ability to meet LSS auto insurance requirements.
Possession of a valid SAC-IT when performing AODA duties or experience/commensurate degree for case management services.
Ability to travel on day trips as required up to 25%. Some overnight travel may be required.

Responsibilities

Provides addiction counseling with supervision and/or case management services to clients in an outpatient, residential or case management setting.
Completes assessments, diagnostics, screening and referral. Obtains required additional supervision if using UPC, ASAM, AODA assessments such as SUDDs or DSM/ICD 10 criteria.
Provides Employment Specialist services to clients as needed.
Prepares and completes all required documentation according to state, federal and agency standards in a timely manner.
Coordinates, plans and facilitates client sessions, including group and individual services.
Provides a high level of excellence in communication internally and to our external partners, both written and verbal.
May provide outreach and education to the public/market services.
Provides a high level of case management services and coordinates the various social, community and mental health services received by clients.
Attends and participates in staff development programs, including in-services training, staff meetings, clinical supervision meetings, and similar opportunities.
Provides all services in a timely manner according to program, licensing and contractual requirements.
Establishes and maintains effective public and working relationships and collateral contracts.
Serves as a positive role-model for clients and their families.
Performs other duties as required.