Counselor

Hudson Hospital & Clinic; Hudson (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental insurance

403b retirement program

Competitive paid time off (PTO)

Short-term disability pay, long-term |

Job summary

Hudson Hospital & Clinic is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to guide patients through intensive outpatient and continuing care plans, helping them meet personal treatment goals. You will also handle intake assessments, coordinating initial evaluations and referrals.

The role requires an Associate's degree in SAC and eligibility for Wisconsin SAC licensure, with a preference for a Bachelor's degree and broader licensure.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Associate's degree required in Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC) specific program.
• Eligibility for WI license as SAC - In Training (SACIT), SAC or CSAC.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates patients in obtaining knowledge and tools to complete all aspects of intensive outpatient and continuing care treatment plans and individual goals of treatment.
• Complete all aspects of the intake assessment process.

Education

Associate's degree in Substance Abuse Counselor program

Bachelor's degree in Substance Abuse Counselor program

Job description

Job Description

The Substance Abuse Counselor facilitates patients in obtaining the knowledge and tools to complete all aspects of intensive outpatient and continuing care treatment plans and individual goals of treatment. Complete all aspects of the intake assessment process.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of Associate's degree required in Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC) specific program.
• Eligibility for WI license as a Substance Abuse Counselor - In Training (SACIT), Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC) or Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Substance Abuse Counselor specific program.
• In addition to SAC license, also has WI license in a Professional Counselor (PC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) or Psychologist.
• Experience as a Treatment Counselor.

Benefits

• Health, vision and dental insurance
• 403b retirement program
• Competitive paid time off (PTO)
• Short-term disability pay, long-term disability and life insurance options
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Education reimbursement
• Employee assistance programs (EAP), an employee well-being program
• Free parking
• Employee recognition and rewards.

About Hudson Hospital & Clinic

Hudson Hospital & Clinic is part of HealthPartners, a comprehensive health care system serving more than 1.2 million patients across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Hudson Hospital & Clinic has been a trusted caretaker of the Hudson, Wisconsin community for 70 years, working closely with our partner hospitals and clinics in the St. Croix Valley. Our team includes around 415 employees, more than 70+ providers, and 38 volunteers, offering a full range of hospital, primary, and specialty care services. We are an award-winning hospital, located just off I-94 between the Minnesota and Wisconsin border, where you’ll find exceptional, personalized care at Hudson Hospital & Clinic. Join us and become a partner for good, helping to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, members, and the community we serve.