Substance Use Counselor - Bilingual at ECU Health Behavioral Health Hospital, West Milwaukee, WI
Substance Use Counselor - Bilingual at ECU Health Behavioral Health Hospital in West Milwaukee, WI. Full-time. Est. up to $60k. Apply with swipeandhired.
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Location: Name
West Milwaukee Comprehensive Treatment Center
Overview
Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program
Seeking: Substance Use Counselor - SAC, SACIT, CSAC
Bilingual (Spanish)
Full Time Hours:
- Monday - Friday: 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Our Benefits:
- Semi-Annual Bonus Program
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Competitive 401(k) plan
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Employer-paid clinical supervision (free to employees)
- Free and unlimited access to 500+ accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering continued support to employee lifestyle and well-being
- Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance
- Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry
Our Team:
West Milwaukee Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Milwaukee, WI, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our counseling team provides compassionate, high-quality counseling and therapy to patients that are seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions.
- Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient's recovery.
- Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
- Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
- Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
- Initial assessments as well as follow up assessments.
- Evaluate patient needs and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
- May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
- Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
- Provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care as needed.
- Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients, as needed.
Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility. Check your eligibilty here: HRSA Eligibility
Qualifications
Required Education, Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in s ocial or h ealth s ervices f ield required;
- Prefer Bachelor's or Master’s degree in social or health services field;
- Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
- Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities.
- Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
- Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery.
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and relapse prevention techniques.
- Documentation experience, including maintaining clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
- Familiarity with state regulatory standards (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission standards).
- Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.
Licenses/Certifications:
- SACIT or eligible is required
- Also considering: SAC, CSAC, LPC, LMFT, & LCSW
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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