Substance Use Counselor/Case Manager (1,200 Sign-On Bonus)

Elevate • West Bend, WI

1d • $24 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a new position with a $1,200 hiring bonus. The case manager is responsible for providing intensive case management to clients with a primary substance use disorder engaged in court diversion programming. The goals of this role include reducing recidivism rates and decreasing prison and jail populations by diverting non-violent offenders to community-based interventions. This position operates within the Treatment Alternative Diversion program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Health Education, and Criminal Justice.
• Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor in Training (SAC-IT)
• Knowledge of laws governing confidentiality.
• Experience providing individual and/or family intervention services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google applications.
• Have training in the administration of Naloxone within the first six months of hire and be willing to administer Naloxone in the case of a suspected opioid overdose.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the criminal justice and/or substance abuse field

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Washington County District Attorney’s Office and clients’ defense attorneys to ensure referrals are assessed and communication regarding their eligibility for, and engagement in the program, occurs in a timely manner.
• Provide case management services to all clients actively engaged in diversion programs in areas such as SUD treatment, mental health, education, employment, housing, and other identified needs.
• Collaborate with clients and other professionals involved in clients’ treatment to develop case diversion plans, establish goals, and reinforce client progress through their participation in the program.
• Support clients in reinforcing skills learned in treatment, such as craving management, refusal skills, and identifying potential relapse risks, and regularly assess the client’s ability to utilize these skills in real-world situations to promote sobriety.
• Collect urine drug screens and preliminary breath tests for all clients, correctly document results, and utilize results to provide feedback to clients and other professionals involved in the clients’ treatment.
• Coordinate with the Department of Corrections to ensure proper coordination of care between clients’ treatment, probation case plan, and participation in the program for clients on community supervision.
• Maintain accurate documentation for all clients, including assessment information, progress notes, alcohol and drug testing results, collateral contact information, progress updates, and discharge information.
• Enter all admission, discharge, and participation information into required databases based on program and reporting requirements.
• Maintain continuing education requirements for any license(s)/credential(s) and attend trainings applicable to program work to ensure up-to-date and evidence-based practices are utilized appropriately.
• Attend staffing with the court and legal team and court hearings, including case reviews and program completions.

Benefits

• Work/Life Balance
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for positions of 30 hours or more per week.
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care
• Simple Ira with matching contribution
• Tuition reimbursement
• $1,200 Sign on Bonus

What This Job Offers

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