Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI•Eau Claire, WI

16h•$23 - $28

About The Position

Lutheran Social Services (LSS) Fahrman Center is actively seeking a passionate and dedicated Substance Use Disorder Counselor to join our residential treatment team. Our 42-bed adult facility provides evidence-based, client-centered addiction treatment for both men and women in a supportive, home-like environment. Services include a wide range of therapeutic options, aftercare planning, family programming, and halfway house support. We’re looking for candidates who hold a valid Substance Abuse Counselor - In Training (SAC-IT) credential from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services and are ready to make a meaningful impact. This is a full-time, benefit eligible position.

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.

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.