About Job

The Substance Abuse Counselor functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team providing treatment, support and follow-up to patients with substance use disorders. The individual must follow departmental and organizational policies and procedures regarding documentation, billing and ethical conduct while serving our patients.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

Minimum Required: 360 hours of specialized education in substance use disorder through a post- secondary institution or Department of Safety and Professional Services approved program.

Preferred/Optional: Bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology, sociology, human services or other related areas of study.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required: 3000 hours of clinical experience in behavioral health using various modalities in groups and in individual sessions.

Preferred/Optional: None

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.

Minimum Required: Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC) awarded by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS). Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.

Preferred/Optional: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.