Substance Abuse Counselor

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At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility.  A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness –

• Lifestyle Engagement
  • e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support  

• Access & Affordability
  • e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

About ThedaCare!

Summary :

The Substance Abuse Counselor provides treatment to patients with a substance use disorder. Works under the direction of a clinical supervisor as required under DHS 75, and works within the State of Wisconsin scope of practice.

Job Description:

SCHEDULE:

• Part time, benefit eligible

• 24 hours/week

• Weekend and evening hours will be required.

• SAC-IT license required

• Inpatient consults and group facilitation on the inpatient psychiatric unit

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Assesses, diagnoses, and recommends treatment using DSM 5 and placement criteria to ensure the patient’s needs are met.

• Works collaboratively with the patient to develop a comprehensive treatment plan that addresses the needs of the patient, desired outcomes, and agreed-upon plan of care.

• Monitors patient progress by utilizing evidence-based interventions and makes changes to the therapeutic approach based on the patient’s response to treatment.

• Utilizes facilitation skills including group and individual therapy to meet the patient’s needs.

• Maintains accurate patient records and documentation to comply with regulation and ThedaCare policies and procedures.

• Collaborates with multiple disciplines to effectively and efficiently provide patient care and achieve desired outcomes. Understands disciplines outside of recovery services and encourages their involvement in the patient plan of care.

• Demonstrates understanding of and sensitivity to cultural, environmental, and social factors that might impact the patient and treatment experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree in substance abuse through an accredited program

• Incumbent must be working toward completing their 3000 hours toward certification, and has five years to obtain these hours

• Licensed by the State of Wisconsin as a Substance Abuse Counselor In-Training (SAC-IT), and actively working toward the hours required for Substance Abuse Counselor certification

• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) pounds without assistance

• Job classification is not exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Climate controlled office setting with daily movement throughout the facility

• Interaction with department members and other healthcare providers

Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24

Scheduled FTE:

0.6

Location:

ThedaCare Behavioral Health - Midway - Menasha,Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt:

No

Worker Shift Details: