Substance Use Disorder Counselor Group Facilitator; CSAC Job Milwaukee area,Wisconsin USA,Healthcare

Position: Substance Use Disorder Counselor Group Facilitator (CSAC Required)

Job Details

Job Location: 2625 N WEIL ST - MILWAUKEE, WI 53212

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Position Summary

The Substance Use Disorder Counselor Group Facilitator is responsible for facilitation of various groups, including evidence-based curriculums, psycho-educational, and process groups. They will cover assigned groups in both Residential and Outpatient levels of care as well as covering for staff absences. They will offer clients support in collaboration with the primary clinical team.

Responsibilities

Work closely with direct supervisor to ensure coverage of all services, including facilitation of group and coverage for colleagues' PTO time across programs.

Assist with on-site crisis intervention.

When needed, provide supportive care to individual clients in collaboration with their primary therapist. Utilize Motivational Interviewing skills when working with clients.

Provide direct and coordinated services to chemically dependent women and their children, utilizing internal program modalities and external linkages when required.

Provide SUD education to clients.

Assist with the coordination of services that support the treatment programs and/or clients.

Complete required documentation for each client service and intervention in the electronic health record.

Uphold, understand, and review all policies and procedures as outlined by Employee Handbook.

Attend and actively participate in all supervision, staff meetings, training, and activities required of the position.

Participate in other duties to support general program operations and occasional special programs.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Education Requirements

Minimum:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred:
Associate’s degree in Human services or related field

Licensure & Credentials

Minimum Requirements:

CSAC Certified Substance Abuse Counselor

Experience

Minimum:
Some experience in health care or customer service; experience working with individuals with substance use disorder.
Preferred: 1 year working in a residential substance use treatment program.

Skills & Abilities

Basic knowledge of trauma and substance use
Able to work with a culturally diverse client population; to understand and respect family dynamics from many cultural viewpoints
Understands and establishes healthy professional boundaries
Flexibility, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
Good organizational and time management skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work and communicate within a team-oriented workplace
Able to work both independently and collaboratively with others
Knowledge of community resources
Able to work cooperatively with other agencies
Computer skills including proficiency in Word, Excel, and other applications

Requirements

All staff are required to provide proof of vaccination for MMR, Varicella, and annual flu shot.
Adherence to a non-smoking work environment.