Bilingual Co-Occurring Disorders Specialist

Milwaukee County; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee County seeks a Co-Occurring Disorders Specialist to provide and facilitate treatment for consumers with substance use and mental health concerns on the ACT team. Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans under supervision, delivering wraparound clinical case management, and providing substance use treatment services.

The role uses evidence-based practices and emphasizes recovery, with duties spanning assessments, therapy, crisis response, and EMR documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or RN.
• At least one year of experience providing services to individuals with co-occurring disorders.
• Valid US driver's license and reliable insured vehicle.
• Willing to travel up to 75% of time in the community.
• Able to lift/carry and push/pull up to 30 lbs.
• State licensure (SAC, LCSW, LPC, LMFT) or SAC-IT pathway may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct case management services to help consumers live in the community.
• Conduct intake and ongoing substance use assessments and track readiness for change.
• Engage consumers and supports to develop independent living skills and ADL skills.
• Provide crisis response services and participate in after-hours on-call rotation.
• Deliver individual and group therapy using Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, Matrix Model, and other practices.
• Document all services in EMR with 75%+ productivity.
• Educate ACT team members on substance use issues and best practices.

Skills

Co-occurring disorders

Case management

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or RN

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Milwaukee County seeks a Co-Occurring Disorders Specialist to provide and facilitate treatment for consumers with substance use and mental health concerns on the ACT team. Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans under supervision, delivering wraparound clinical case management, and providing substance use treatment services.

The role uses evidence-based practices and emphasizes recovery, with duties spanning assessments, therapy, crisis response, and EMR documentation.