Job description

The purpose of this position is to provide mental health therapy and substance use disorder counseling to assigned consumers of Juneau County Department of Human Services’ Outpatient Clinic, including providing case management or crisis intervention for assigned consumers.

It is the policy of Juneau County that employees will not accept any other employment which will conflict with their job responsibilities or is incompatible with the proper discharge of his/her official duties or would impair his/her judgment. Therefore, all employees accepting this position must disclose and obtain permission for any other employment activities, especially those of similar nature and function.

A*. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND GENERAL STATEMENT*

OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Provide mental health and/or substance use disorder diagnosis treatment services to individuals, groups and affected family members.

· Conduct mental health and/or substance use disorder intakes/assessments and diagnoses in order to develop person-centered recovery plans.

· Implement consumer/client driven treatment/service plans.

· Provide individual and group substance use counseling, clinical consultation, and collaboration with non-certified staff.

· Perform substance use level of care assessments, as appropriate.

· Trained in and utilize C-SSRS (Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale) and other applicable rating scales

· Able to utilize a variety of approaches in the treatment of Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders.

· Complete required record keeping according to state and agency requirements.

· Participate with other staff members in the diagnostic process and treatment planning.

· Monitor contracted residential substance use services authorized by Juneau County.

· Work with consumers referred for Intoxicated Driver Program (IDP) services, as appropriate.

· Collaborate with other staff and community providers to address psychosocial needs and coordinate care.

· Participate in staff meetings, program development, quality improvement, and outreach efforts.

· Conduct court ordered social histories, related investigations and provide comprehensive reports to the court or other services agencies, as required.

· Knowledge of the Community Support Program (CSP) and Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) programs. Knowledge of the Wraparound Model for providing mental health and substance use services.

· Work as a case manager, as assigned, for CSP, CCS and other Human Services consumers.

· Strong interpersonal and team building skills are a priority.

· Knowledge of community resources and various prevention techniques.

· Ability to establish rapport with clients.

· Ability to exercise professional judgment and ethical decision making.

· Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.

· Strong skills in conducting assessments to obtain social history data.

· Participate and provide services in conjunction with daytime and after-hours mobile crisis, as necessary. May be assigned daytime/after-hours crisis shifts if needed.

· Provide consultation with community agencies and other professionals.

· Provide educational and prevention services with community groups.

· Be familiar with duties of other units in order to support agency collaboration and duties, as necessary

· Other duties as assigned.

B*. QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE*

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy or psychology from an accredited graduate school.
• 3,000 hours of supervised experience preferred; with current license of LCSW, LPC, or LMFT. Unlicensed applicants must obtain license within 3 years of hire date and will be asked to sign a pre-employment agreement with Juneau County.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, have access to a reliable vehicle and submit proof of current vehicle insurance.
• Preferred additional license of SAC-IT/SAC/CSAC in the State of Wisconsin. Applicants without SAC/CSAC or ability to provide & bill for substance abuse treatment services must obtain such license/ability within 7 years of hire date.
• May be required to obtain IDP training.

C. ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

OF THE POSITION

Office setting and community setting. At times will work with individuals who are upset, irrational, or otherwise not in control of themselves, some of which could become violent. Some afterhours work will be required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31.65 - $40.37 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine
• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mauston, WI 53948: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• LPC or LCSW and a CSAC or are working towards dual licensure (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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