Substance Abuse Counselor (54436)

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 Neillsville!

LSS Neillsville Center is currently seeking a licensed Substance Abuse Counselor - In Training to join the Neillsville team. Neillsville Center is a comprehensive substance abuse disorder treatment facility in Neillsville, WI committed to helping residents move into sustainable recovery. Services include a full range of DHS 75 and DHS 83 license requirements and include a trauma informed approach, with gender specific services for men.

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 12pm-8pm.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• 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.

PERKS :

If the employee has been with LSS for 1 year prior, they will receive full reimbursement for licensure and / or exam costs for your first attempt. LSS also pays for bi-annual renewals.

QUALIFICATIONS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Upon offer, candidates must successfully complete the necessary background, caregiver, medical and any other checks required, according to program requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE :

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :

TRAVEL : Ability to travel on day trips as required up to 25%. Some overnight travel may be required.

LSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).