Treatment Specialist 2 - Substance Abuse Counselor DACC

Wisconsin Department of Corrections; Illinois; On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Health insurance

Pension plan

457 retirement plan

Well Wisconsin Program

Job summary

Wisconsin Department of Corrections seeks a Treatment Specialist 2 to formulate and implement individual and group interventions focused on reintegration and substance abuse treatment. After approval, you will conduct evaluations using evidence-based tools and implement case and treatment plans, delivering evidence-based programming.

The role develops therapeutic interventions to improve success in completing program requirements for individuals in our care.

Qualifications

• Current AODA treatment certification required (SAC/CSAC or Authorized to Treat).
• Experience delivering evidence-based substance abuse programming preferred.
• Strong evaluative and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Formulates and implements individual and group interventions.
• Performs evaluations using evidence-based tools.
• Implements case and treatment plans.
• Delivers evidence-based substance abuse programming.
• Develops therapies to improve program completion success.

Skills

Counseling

Interventions

Assessment tools

Program delivery

Education

AODA treatment certification (SAC/CSAC)

Job description

Position Summary

This position formulates and implements individual and group interventions in the areas of reintegration planning and substance abuse treatment.

Upon approval of the Clinical Supervisor, the Treatment Specialist 2 will conduct evaluations using evidenced based evaluation rating tools, will implement case and treatment plans, and will deliver evidence-based substance abuse programming.

The Treatment Specialist 2 will also develop and implement therapeutic interventions to improve success in completing program requirements for persons in our care.

Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule and range 12-63 with a starting pay of $34.46/hour - $38.08/hour. The rate within this range relates to years of state seniority. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. A probationary period is required.

This position may receive a $1.50 to $2.00 per hour add-on pay based on the type of SAC credential possessed at the time of hire.

Benefits

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Insurance: Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• An exceptional pension plan including a lifetime retirement payment.
• An optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Our Employee Assistance Program offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Please click here for a summary of State of Wisconsin employment benefits or click here to explore employment benefits on the website.

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Job Details

This position is not eligible for remote work and will work on site.

Anticipated schedule will be Monday – Friday 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM.

This position is FLSA Exempt.

This position is not anticipated to travel on a regular basis, but most DOC positions occasionally travel for training, meetings, conferences, or similar events.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.

The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment.

The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

For more in-depth information on employment with the State of Wisconsin, please see the State Employee Handbook.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

Permanent classified employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion must complete the application process in order to be considered.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability.

Qualifications

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must possess a current AODA treatment certification from the state of Wisconsin in the form of a Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC), Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) certification or Authorized to Treat for Substance Use Disorder specialty certification and will be required to maintain certification during employment.