Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC or SAC-IT accepted)
Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC or SAC-IT accepted)
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Job Description
Substance Abuse Counselor Opportunity:
The Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor or Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC) is a member of the Lakeside Recovery multidisciplinary team and plays a key role in helping patients with SUD primary or co-occurring mental health diagnoses navigate the steps toward recovery through individual and group counseling and recovery-oriented activities and assessments.
Compensation and Benefits:
- The pay range for this role is $29.45 - $32.00 based on experience and education.
- This is a full-time on-site position working 8:00am 4:30pm.
- PTO paid holidays health insurance dental insurance vision insurance on-site bistro and cafeteria pharmacy newly updated facility life insurance accident insurance hospital insurance employee assistance program and more.
- As an employee of NCHC you could be eligible for the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). The WRS is a hybrid defined benefit plan. It contains elements of both a 401(k) or defined contribution plan and a defined benefit plan. Participating staff contribute 6.95% and NCHC will match this at 100% each pay period!
What Qualifies You:
Required Education and Experience:
- Associate degree in Human Services related field
- Current Wisconsin SAC SAC-IT or CSAC certification
- 1-3 years experience in a Behavioral Health or SUD services position
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Human Services related field
- Current Wisconsin CSAC certification
- 3-5 years experience in a Behavioral Health or SUD services position
What a Substance Abuse Counselor does at NCHC:
- Maintains regular on-site attendance
- Provides daily planning and provision of therapeutic and psychoeducational mental health and SUD/recovery-focused curriculum including daily provision of groups and therapeutic activities
- Engages Lakeside Recovery clients in exploration of treatment options and services
- Helps clients identify treatment goals by creating treatment plans.
- Conducts initial SUD assessments and ASAM assessments for clients with presenting SUD issues
- Follows the daily program schedules and ensures the direct care team is following the schedules as well
- Responsible for timely completion of group and assessment documentation.
- Participates in CPI training and assists Acute Care Department staff with client safety restraint & seclusion as necessary
About North Central Health Care:
Nestled in the heart of Central Wisconsin North Central Health Care (NCHC) is a healthcare organization formed over fifty years ago as a partnership between three Central Wisconsin counties - Langlade Lincoln and Marathon. NCHC employs approximately 775 professionals in diverse roles across a variety of care and work provide passionate and high-quality care for individuals and families within the fields of mental health treatment addiction services long term care short term care physical therapy crisis stabilization and so much more. We have amazing employees who provide exceptional care and want to add to our team. You can visit our website at to learn more.
In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act NCHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. North Central Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
