JOB SUMMARY

The Clinical 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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs and documents clinical evaluation, including diagnostic impressions and client-centered professional services to care for the intellectual, psychosocial, physical and spiritual needs of the patients and families we serve.
• Provides treatment planning for substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders including initial, ongoing, continuity of care, discharge and planning for relapse prevention
• Provides addiction treatment services utilizing various modalities in groups, as well as individual sessions, to best meet the treatment needs of a diverse population.
• Maintains documentation and clinical records according to clinic protocols and applicable State and Federal regulations and codes to ensure Family Health Center meets established requirements.
• Collaborates with patients, families, clinicians, referral sources and other team members on treatment plans, programs and services to create a patient-centered, integrated, individualized, comprehensive and outcomes-driven Recovery Oriented System of Care.
• Submits accurate and timely billing information to maintain financial goals of service line.
• Educates patients, families, colleagues and the community about substance use issues and treatment options to improve the health of the communities we serve.
• Participates in on-going education of colleagues and team members to ensure high quality patient care and professional functioning.
• Researches and participates in ongoing training and education to develop and enhance professional knowledge and skills to provide better services to our patients and our communities.
• Regular attendance is required in order to carry out the essential functions of the position.
• Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required: 5000 hours of clinical experience in providing the 8 practice dimensions as a substance abuse counselor.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

Minimum Required: Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) awarded by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS). Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at time of hire or obtained within three months of hire.