Substance Abuse Counselor In Training

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Lutheran Social Services (LSS) is a private, non-profit, human service agency providing a variety of services throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Over the years, LSS has grown to become one of the largest human service agencies in the two state area serving more than 125,000 clients annually. We are looking for passionate, mission-driven individuals like you to help provide services including outpatient behavioral health management, international, domestic and special needs adoptions, older adult services, support services for children, youth and families, community corrections programs and support services for adults with disabilities and/or mental health concerns. Motivated by the compassion of Christ, we help people improve the quality of their lives. Does this describe your personal mission statement? Are you motivated to serve by sharing your talents? If you would like to help us achieve our mission, please apply for the following opportunity. Description LSS Fahrman Center is currently seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to join our residential treatment team This 42-bed adult facility offers addictions treatment to men and women using evidence-based and client driven therapies. Fahrman Center offers a home-like environment, variety of treatment options, after care, family programming, and halfway house services. The right candidate will possess a valid credential as a Substance Abuse Counselor - In Training from Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. The position is primarily Monday through Friday, but may require some evening and weekend hours. Compensation is commensurate with licensure level. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time. * Provides addiction counseling with supervision and/or case management services to clients in an outpatient, residential or case management setting. * Completes assessments, diagnostics, screening and referral. Obtains required additional supervision if using UPC, ASAM, AODA assessments such as SUDDs or DSM/ICD 10 criteria. * Provides Employment Specialist services to clients as needed. * Prepares and completes all required documentation according to state, federal and agency standards in a timely manner. * Coordinates, plans and facilitates client sessions, including group and individual services. * Provides a high level of excellence in communication internally and to our external partners, both written and verbal. * May provide outreach and education to the public/market services. * Provides a high level of case management services and coordinates the various social, community and mental health services received by clients. * Attends and participates in staff... For full info follow application link. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/W/VET/DISABILITY ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/978742F2F3294C96