Substance Use Disorder & Group Counselor
ATTIC stands for "Alternatives to Traditional Incarceration of Citizens." We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to developing interventions that enable individuals to avoid unnecessary levels of incarceration, enhance community safety and provide a setting that facilitates treatment and the reduction of recidivism. We operate residential and other correctional programs throughout Wisconsin that provide case management, counseling and treatment groups, vocational training and high-risk client monitoring and supervision.
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We are recruiting for a SUD/Group Counselor in the Marinette region, responsible for providing substance abuse counseling and group facilitation to adult correctional clients in individual or group settings. This is a full-time position with a full and competitive benefits package.
The weekly schedule is somewhat flexible and will be based on program needs and client availability for groups.
Primary Job Duties:
- Completes intake and orientation materials for newly admitted clients.
- Facilitates treatment group sessions, using the approved curriculum provided. This will include SUD treatment, Co-Occurring Disorders, Cognitive Behavioral Interventions and Trauma-Informed Care.
- Completes UPC and AODA assessments as well as counseling
- Evaluates and documents client participation by monitoring behavior, attitude, and progress.
- Cognitive behavioral methodology/assessment
- Maintains accurate records and files of progress, services provided, treatment plans, and other required information.
- Develops, implements, and periodically reviews and updates client treatment plans in collaboration with each client.
- Recommends referrals to other community services/agencies as needed.
- Maintains ongoing verbal and written communication with all co-workers and DOC regarding client behaviors, treatment progress and incident reports.