Substance Use Counselor - Bilingual

Beckley Comprehensive Treatment Center; Milwaukee (WI); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Semi-Annual Bonus Program

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Competitive 401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Employer-paid clinical supervision

Free CEUs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Early morning hours

Growth opportunities

Résumé du poste

West Milwaukee Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), part of Acadia Healthcare, seeks a Substance Use Counselor (SAC/SACIT/CSAC) who is bilingual in Spanish to join our outpatient MAT program in Milwaukee, WI. The counselor will provide compassionate individual and group therapy, document care, and help patients progress toward recovery in a fast-paced setting.

Minimum associate degree with MAT familiarity; SACIT or eligible candidates preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in social or health services field required;
• Prefer Bachelor's or Master’s degree in social or health services field;
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
• Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) including methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone.
• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings; outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities.

Responsabilités

• Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in individual and group counseling sessions.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient’s recovery.
• Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
• Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed timely and clearly.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
• Initial assessments and follow-up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine referrals to other programs/facilities.
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients when needed.
• Provide case management duties for patients to ensure individualized quality care.
• Act as liaison between referral sources and patients as needed.

Connaissances

Spanish speaking

Counseling skills

Documentation

Group counseling

Formation

Associate Degree in social/health services

Bachelor's or Master’s in social/health services

Degree from accredited college/university

SACIT or eligible

SAC/CSAC/LPC/LMFT/LCSW

Description du poste

Overview

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

Seeking:Substance Use Counselor - SAC, SACIT, CSAC

Bilingual (Spanish)

Full Time Hours:

• Monday - Friday: 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Our Benefits:

• Semi-Annual Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Employer-paid clinical supervision (free to employees)
• Free and unlimited access to 500+ accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Employee Assistance Program(EAP) offering continued support to employee lifestyle and well-being
• Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance
• Opportunityfor growth that is second to none in the industry

Our Team:

West Milwaukee Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Milwaukee, WI, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our counseling team provides compassionate, high-quality counseling and therapy to patients that are seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient's recovery.
• Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
• Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
• Initial assessments as well as follow up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
• Provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care as needed.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients, as needed.

Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility. Check your eligibilty here: HRSA Eligibility

Qualifications

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in social or health services field required;
• Prefer Bachelor's or Master’s degree in social or health services field;
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
• Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities.
• Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
• Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and relapse prevention techniques.
• Documentation experience, including maintaining clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
• Familiarity with state regulatory standards (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission standards).
• Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.

Licenses/Certifications:

• SACIT or eligible is required
• Also considering: SAC, CSAC, LPC, LMFT, &LCSW

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.