Substance Use Disorder Counselor, Residential

Requisition #: req10540

Location: Oconomowoc, WI

Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week)

Bethany is changing the world through family. We began our work by serving one child more than 75 years ago. Today, Bethany is an international Christian nonprofit partnering with communities in more than 30 states and in several countries around the world. We strengthen and preserve families, support displaced people fleeing danger, and find safe, loving families for children who need them. Bethany is at the forefront of creating and implementing solutions to meet the growing needs of vulnerable children and families in the U.S. and around the world.

This person is responsible in developing a strong therapeutic alliance with assigned clients and may serve as their primary therapist. This person is responsible for providing weekly individual counseling, daily group therapy throughout the week, and family sessions. This person is responsible for documenting progress notes following each therapeutic intervention, developing and maintaining client treatment plans, and presenting client progress updates during treatment team meetings. In addition, this person will provide education to assist clients in understanding their disease and recovery process. This position is expected to function effectively with moderate supervision while following the guidelines given on procedures, along with agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements.

• Meet with each resident within 24 hours of admission to complete Intake & assessment(s).

• Complete and report on client intakes, treatment plans, psychosocial assessments, aftercare and discharge summaries in a timely manner and in accordance with agency standards;
• Complete all case management/continuing care needs with clients;
• Attend weekly staff meetings with treatment team to consult on cases, to review case plan and direction, and to evaluate client participation and progress;
• Meet once a month with assigned clinical supervisor for individual clinical supervision;
• Maintain clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts;
• Effectively utilize appropriate systems for data gathering, submission, and tracking client services rendered in accordance with time-bound expectations based on contract requirements, agency expectations, and program policy;
• Conduct weekly individual and group sessions with clients and/or families or as outlined in the therapeutic treatment plan or program schedule;
• Facilitate therapeutic and education group sessions, as scheduled;
• Maintain weekly contact with client referral source for progress update reporting; •Conduct clinical progress updates to client insurance representative;
• Establish and maintain referral and community resources;
• Participate in on-call system as dictated by program needs;
• Prepare Medicaid billing and documentation, as needed;
• Provide floor coverage, as needed;
• Willingness to work a variety of shifts, as needed;
• Stay abreast of all agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements related to substance abuse and social services;
• Stay up-to-date on treatment modalities and complete trainings as required by licensing and program policy by attending conferences, seminars and journal reading;
• Complete other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Human Behavioral Science with 30 semester or 45 quarter hours either in development of human behavior, child development, family intervention techniques, diagnostic measures, or therapeutic techniques;
• State licensed as a Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC), Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC), or Substance Abuse Counselor-in Training, required.
• At least two years of counseling in substance use disorders, preferred
• Prior work experience with residential treatment, preferred.
• Must have a broad knowledge of basic principles, concepts, and methodology of counseling/social work.
• Active professional licensure in good standing from the state of the work location;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals from diverse cultures with sensitivity to cultural differences and norms;
• Demonstrated ability with providing excellent clinical, therapeutic, and crisis intervention skills;
• Capacity to engage, respect, and serve clients with a nonjudgmental attitude, while empowering the clients served;
• Must have an ability to provide excellent and compassionate customer service;
• Ability to work as a team member in providing collaborative care to clients
• Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality and professionalism maintaining clear and ethical boundaries;
• Computer and typing skills sufficient to perform essential job functions;
• Possess an ability to successfully pass Bethany Christian Services Counseling credentialing process;
• Computer and typing skills sufficient to perform essential job functions;
• Active motor vehicle license and maintain a reliable vehicle with adequate insurance coverage;
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitment

We value and embrace the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion; our culture is strengthened and our workplace is more dynamic. We are a global organization with multicultural staff, clients and stakeholders, so we strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. More work remains, but we are deeply committed to honestly acknowledging and addressing the impacts of race and racism throughout the organization. This work can be uncomfortable and even painful, but we believe that the greatest challenges bear the greatest rewards.