AODA Counselor- PT Madison

Job Details

• Location:
  
  Madison, WI 53704
• Position Type:
  Part Time
• Education Level: Associates Degree
• Salary: $26.00 - $26.00 hourly
• Travel:
  Negligible
• Shift: Days

ATTIC is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to developing interventions that enable individuals to avoid unnecessary levels of incarceration, enhance community safety, and provide treatment and the reduction of recidivism. We operate residential and other correctional programs throughout Wisconsin offering case management, counseling, treatment groups, vocational training, and client monitoring.

• Facilitate treatment groups using the prescribed curricula, including AODA treatment groups, Co‑Occurring Disorders interventions, Anger Management groups, Healthy Relationships groups, and Trauma‑Informed Care (Seeking Safety) groups.
• Evaluate client participation and document treatment progress in clients’ charts using Progress Notes consistent with DHS standards.
• Complete ASAM and AODA client assessments consistent with DHS standards.
• Recommend referrals to other community services or agencies as needed.
• Maintain verbal and written communication with all co‑workers, including the case manager and supervisor.
• Develop, periodically review, and update individual client treatment plans in collaboration with each client, consistent with DHS standards.
• Communicate with co‑workers and the DOC regarding client behaviors, treatment progress, and incident reports.
• Directly supervise the daily mindfulness group activity in collaboration with the program Social Worker.
• Provide weekly individual counseling sessions to adult correctional clients enrolled in the ACS Residential Services Program.
• Maintain AODA credentials and update client files, write daily progress notes, develop treatment plans with client input, generate required reports, and create discharge summaries.

• Follow all Department of Health Services Code 75 regarding Community Substance Abuse Service Standards.
• Complete Medicaid paperwork as required for funding.
• Maintain appropriate documentation related to group and individual client services per DHS requirements.
• Complete intake and orientation materials upon admission of new clients consistent with DHS standards.
• Maintain client files and adhere to all laws, policies, and rules regarding confidentiality.
• Write client case notes, prepare client reports, and complete discharge/termination summaries promptly.

• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Meet weekly with the Clinical Supervisor.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and proof of insurance to use the agency vehicle as transportation to other agency locations.

• MUST have AODA Credentials (SAC‑IT or higher).
• Individual NPI number preferred.
• Group facilitation experience with AODA and correctional clients.
• Corrections experience required; residential or treatment center preferred.
• Associate degree required;
  Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Knowledge and use of Motivational Interviewing techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with clients of diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform job duties with limited supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding client and agency records.
• Must adhere to the Department of Corrections (DOC) Fraternization Policies.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

ATTIC Correctional Services, Inc. is in compliance with applicable state and federal statutes and regulations relating to nondiscrimination in employment and service delivery. No otherwise qualified person shall be excluded from employment, be denied the benefits of employment or otherwise be subject to discrimination in any manner on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin or ancestry, disability or association with a person with a disability, arrest or conviction record, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy, political belief or affiliation, military participation, or…