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Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor
Location:
Green Bay, WI
Description:
N.E.W. Community Clinic's mission is to provide access to quality, comprehensive, and compassionate healthcare for the underserved in our community. We provide healthcare services including medical, dental, mental healthcare, WIC, and community outreach services to anyone in our community who may be living in poverty or who may be underserved. We take care of people regardless of the ability to pay. N.E.W. Community Clinic has two dental clinics, three medical clinics, two WIC locations, and a behavior health clinic in Green Bay, and we are seeking an experienced and empathetic Psychotherapist to join our enthusiastic team. As a non-profit organization, it is about delivering quality, compassionate care. We have a diverse patient base, and you will learn about new cultures and languages, and experience the rewards of working with patients with many different backgrounds. We are always trying to bring care where it is needed most, and you will have the opportunity to take part in outreach services and unique experiences you will not find at a private office. Most importantly, you will be part of a fun-loving team that cares about one another as much as their patients. N.E.W. Community Clinic believes that all people are entitled to equal employment opportunities. We follow all state, local, and federal laws prohibiting discrimination in all matters involving hiring and employment. POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for providing counseling services, ensuring client access and acclimation to mental health services, providing crisis stabilization to N.E.W Community Clinic patients, and documentation/psycho-social screenings in accordance with policies and procedures of N.E.W & DHS 35 and current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations. POSITION-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide pre-admission consultation, including screening and intake services. Maintain an outpatient therapy caseload and facilitate therapeutic groups as needed. Conduct psychosocial intake assessments, including obtaining information about substance abuse, chief complaints, diagnosis, medication, as well as psychiatric history. Utilize ASAM assessment to determine placement criteria and needs of clients. Initiate patient treatment plans by identifying needs, strengths, weaknesses, and formulating strategies for life-style improvements. Effectively and accurately communicate patient services/treatment and related needs across disciplines via EPIC. Assist providers with completion of clinical and legal documentation requested by N.E.W patients (i.e., social security disability forms, transportation authorizations, letters of diagnosis, etc.). **Under direct supervision of N.E.W mental health practitioners, physicians, and physician assistants, psychiatric APNP. Work with psychiatric patients and providers to provide best-practice education/resources and psychoeducation on essential skills of daily living. Maintain knowledge of other community systems/resources, make external referrals for higher level of mental health care when necessary, and identify unmet needs to ensure referrals are accomplished and that quality services are available. Assist clients with internal referrals to other N.E.W. service lines (i.e., case management, medical, dental, WIC). Represent N.E.W at community trainings related to increasing clients' awareness to community mental health services and resources. Consult with staff regarding psychosocial needs that encompass social, ethnic, religious, and cultural diversity of individual clients. Participate in continuing education for certification/license and career upgrade. Participate in staff meetings, intra service client staffing, and case management as needed. Assist N.E.W providers with completion of primary care brief screenings (i.e., PHQ-9, and other required screenings). Perform other job-related duties, as may be assigned. POSITION REQUIREMENTS Education: Completion of master's in psychology, counseling, or social work degree through an accredited program meeting requirement for Wisconsin Certification. Obtained license through the State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor. Experience: Experience in provision of an eclectic problem-solving approach to clients seeking short-term interventions and problem resolution. Familiarity with a range of issues such as poverty, community, family violence, HIV, human sexuality, AODA, criminal justice systems, chronic or terminal illness and pain, parenting skills, are desirable. Experience with current EPIC EMR a plus. Specialty area in Substance Abuse; SAC-IT, SAC, or CSAC required. Expertise: Ability to provide culturally competent services to a variety of clients in a direct responsive manner. Willingness to confront traditional barriers in respect of various servicing patients with various mental health diagnosis. Strong interactive "team" skills within a primary medical care setting. Excellent interpersonal skills and empathy toward patients. Able to develop teaching and counseling sessions, as needed. Must be able to adapt to changing situations and circumstances. Must be willing and able to assume and delegate patient needs, as a member of the health care team. Language: Comprehend and use basic language either written or spoken to communicate information and ideals. Fluent in the Spanish language desirable. Hours of Work: Part-time or Full-Time; may vary based on organizational need. Travel: May vary based on Organizational need
Company:
New Community Clinic
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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