Counselor- CADC

Addiction Professionals Certification Board, Inc.; Town of Newark (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community treatment agency in Wisconsin seeks a compassionate counselor to provide individual and group counseling for substance abuse. Responsibilities include assessing client needs, developing care plans, and ensuring compliance with all service standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong case management skills and knowledge of community resources. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on clients' lives and navigate their recovery journey.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing individual and group counseling for substance abuse.
• Ability to develop comprehensive care plans and monitor client needs.
• Knowledge of community resources and service referrals.

Responsibilities

• Provide alcohol and substance abuse counseling in individual and group formats.
• Develop and revise care plans that meet client needs.
• Ensure court stipulations are met by residents in the caseload.

Skills

Counseling skills

Case management

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Advocacy

Job description

To provide individual and group counseling for drug abuse for residents who are in need of drug treatment. Intake, assessment and case management services, ongoing assessment for program eligibility, monitoring all aspects of care and client services, and psycho-educational classes may be included at discretion of Program Director.

• Providing alcohol and substance abuse counseling in individual and group formats
• Facilitate required Cognitive Behavioral Workshops and classes
• Develop a comprehensive plan of care that meets the needs of the client
• Provide the client with information on community services and agency services which will address their needs and make the appropriate referrals on behalf of the client
• Educate client on all areas related to program participation including rights and responsibilities and appeal rights
• Utilize case management skills, such as brokering, advocacy, monitoring and discharge planning to link clients and their families to resources and services
• Work closely with client to develop and revise care plans that are client focused and meet client needs
• Schedule and/or participates in Case Conference with clients/caregivers, service care planning and negotiate agreements
• Provide discharge planning to dis-enrolled clients to ensure client’s needs are met
• Maintain client physical file with required forms as per policy
• Ensure all services are supported by care plan, and case note documentation
• Ensuring that all court stipulations are met by each resident assigned to the caseload
• Ensure that the duties of this position are performed in accordance with contract, ACA, licensure, and corporate standards
• Perform other work related duties as assigned by Supervisor, or Director