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Neillsville, WI - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

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 Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor 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 fulltime benefit eligible role with hours on MondayFriday from 12pm8pm.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This list of duties and responsibilities is not allinclusive 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 inservices 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 rolemodel for clients and their families.
Performs other duties as required.

PERKS:

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:
Associates Degree in a humanservice or correctional field required bachelors 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 SACIT when performing AODA duties or experience/commensurate degree for case management services.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS:
Must have a valid drivers 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 SACIT when performing AODA duties or experience/commensurate degree for case management services.


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).

Employment Type

Full-Time

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