Substance Abuse Counselor/Mental Health

The Substance Abuse Counselor and Mental Health Therapist functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team providing assessment, treatment, support and follow-up to patients with substance use disorders and, if present, mental health/emotional problems. The individual must follow departmental and organizational policies and procedures regarding documentation, billing and ethical conduct while serving our patients.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

Minimum Required: Master’s degree that is eligible for licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) OR Master’s degree that qualified for Certified Psychotherapist credential.

Preferred/Optional: None

EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required: Two years of clinical experience in behavioral health using various modalities in groups and in individual sessions.

Preferred/Optional: None

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.

Minimum Required: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who practice as a substance abuse clinical supervisor or provide substance abuse counseling, treatment, or prevention services within the scope of their licensure OR Certified Psychotherapist with Substance Abuse Counselor or Certified Substance Alcohol Counselor awarded by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS). Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.

Preferred/Optional: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.