What are the responsibilities and job description for the Treatment Specialist 1 (AODA/SUD) position at Wisconsin Department of Corrections?
Position Summary
This position formulates and implements individual and group interventions in the areas of reintegration planning and substance abuse treatment. The specialist will conduct evaluations using evidenced-based evaluation rating tools, will implement case and treatment plans and will delivery evidence-based substance abuse programming. The specialist will develop and implement therapeutic and behavioral interventions to improve a persons’ in our care (PIOC) success in completing program requirements.
Salary Information
This position is in pay schedule and range 12-64 with a starting pay of $27.84/hour - $34.34/hour.
This position may receive a $1.00 to $2.00 per hour add-on pay based on the type of SAC credential possessed at the time of hire.
Candidates with no prior permanent employment with the State of Wisconsin in the past 5 years may be eligible to accept a sign-on bonus of $2,000 ($1000 on first paycheck, $1000 after earning permanent status (usually 1 year)). (UW System employment isn’t disqualifying.)
To receive the bonus a candidate must confirm their intent to work in that position for a year, and if they leave sooner may be required to reimburse the initial payment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Substance Abuse Counselor credential issued by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services in the form of a:
- Substance Abuse Counselor In-Training certificate (SAC-IT) (130)
- Substance Abuse Counselor certificate (SAC) (131) or a
- Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor certificate (CSAC) (132)
An applicant may also apply to be considered if:
- You have applied for a SAC-IT credential with DSPS
- Your application status on the DSPS site shows all criteria met or your only unmet criteria is the Employment Verification Form.
- You submit your PAR # to confirm your application status.
Anyone hired with a pending SAC-IT application must obtain the SAC-IT credential during the first 12 months of employment.
Please apply on wisc.jobs Job ID#18752
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $29.94 - $34.34 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $34