Clinical Therapist - MH​/SUD

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Full time Exempt Milwaukee, WI, US

7 days ago Requisition

This position includes a $3,000 sign on bonus!

At Wellpoint Care Network, our mission is to facilitate equity, learning, healing, and wellness by restoring the connections that help children and families thrive.

Every person deserves the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. It’s part of human nature, and the promise of our country, that everyone be given a fair chance to be and do their best. Yet, many in our community live with unresolved childhood and generational trauma.

That’s where we come in. We believe we can create a world where children and families have a clearer path to their fullest potential. Wellpoint Care Network has championed the restoration of families for nearly 175 years.

Our next Clinical Therapist - Mental Health/Substance Use Disorder will be responsible for the support of individuals across the lifespan (youth, teenagers, and adults) needing mental health and/or substance use treatment at Wellpoint Care Network, while collaborating with other supports to ensure quality service delivery.

• Master’s degree in social work, Clinical Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Art Therapy or similar required.
• LPC-IT, LMFT-IT, APSW, or ATR-P required; LPC, LMFT, LCSW, or ATR preferred.
• WI DSPS CSAC Certification preferred.
• Minimum 2 years substance use counseling/treatment experience required.
• 5 years post masters experience providing individual, group, substance abuse counseling and family therapy to adolescents and adults preferred.
• Willingness to work full time; in the office/community 4 days per week, including 2-3 evenings, up to one day per week may be worked from home for administrative purposes.
• Willingness and ability to provide clinical supervision for MH/SUD.
• Able to meet weekly/monthly/yearly accessibility/performance metrics.
• Knowledge and experience with evidence-based practices in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, mental health, and co-occurring disorder treatment.
• Proficient in the usage of computer software; demonstrate an understanding of computer file systems and computer software packages, e.g., Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, Teams, ADP, etc.
• Must be honest, dependable, and able to meet deadlines;
  Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Physical exam, drug screen, motor vehicle report, and background checks are required for this position.
• A valid Wisconsin Driver’s License or occupational driver’s license, reliable transportation and insurance is required.

• Provides effective, evidenced based clinical services, MH/SUD, to caseload of clients by providing weekly individual, group, or family.
• Develops and effectively implements treatment plans in conjunction with the client.
• Maintains regularly updated client record in the applicable electronic health record (EHR).
• Demonstrates client progress on treatment plan goals.
• Assist clients and families in crisis resolution and de-escalation through developing appropriate crisis plan.

• Provides individualized and specific recommendations to collateral treatment team members.
• Networks appropriately to build and maintain relationships with people in diverse roles to aid in treatment support and maintaining referral pathways.
• Develops innovative interventions and assists in implementation.

• Helps the individual and family negotiate access to services and resources in the community and minimize barriers.
• Provides case coordination services.
• Develops a network of community support…