Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor
Company: Lutheran Social Services
Location: Neillsville
Posted on: May 3, 2025
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Job Description:
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
Are you looking to make a profound impact on the lives of others?
Do you enjoy empowering clients to reach their recovery goals and
achieve sobriety? We are happy to introduce our brand new Substance
Use Disorder treatment facility in Neillsville!
LSS Neillsville Center is currently seeking a Clinical Substance
Abuse Counselor to join the Neillsville team. Neillsville Center is
a comprehensive substance abuse disorder treatment facility in
Neillsville, WI committed to helping residents move into
sustainable recovery. Services include a full range of DHS 75 and
DHS 83 license requirements and include a trauma informed approach,
with gender specific services for men.
Our beautiful facility provides an environment that, combined with
the passion for the SUD field of our team members, allows residents
to experience meaningful change and hope.
Under direction of program and clinical supervisor, performs core
functions of a licensed addictions counselor and/or
AODA/Correctional Case Manager.
This is a full-time benefit eligible role with hours on
Monday-Friday from 12pm-8pm.
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 development programs, including
in-services training, staff meetings, clinical supervision
meetings, and similar opportunities.* Provides all services in a
timely manner according to program, licensing and contractual
requirements.* Establishes and maintains effective public and
working relationships and collateral contracts.* Serves as a
positive role-model for clients and their families.* Performs other
duties as required.
PERKS:
QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must
be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required. Upon offer, candidates must
successfully complete the necessary background, caregiver, medical
and any other checks required, according to program requirements.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: * Associate's Degree in a
human-service or correctional field required, bachelor's degree
preferred but not required.* A minimum of 1 year of experience
working with a correctional population preferred.* Working
knowledge of addictions and recovery, counseling and case
management principles and methods.* Knowledge of the federal,
state, and local rules and regulations governing the delivery of
AODA services.* Ability to provide professional addictions services
to clients and their families.* Possession of a valid SAC-IT when
performing AODA duties or experience/commensurate degree for case
management services.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:* Must have a valid driver's
license and have reliable transportation to perform the essential
duties of the role; a motor vehicle check (MVR) with a satisfactory
driving record per the LSS Driver Safety Procedure is required, and
ability to meet LSS auto insurance requirements.* Possession of a
valid SAC-IT when performing AODA duties or experience/commensurate
degree for case management services. TRAVEL: Ability to travel on
day trips as required up to 25%. Some overnight travel may be
required.
LSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with
Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights
pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the notice from the
Department of Labor.
Keywords: Lutheran Social Services, Bloomington , Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor, Healthcare , Neillsville, Minnesota
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