Substance Abuse Counselor SAC/CSAC

Overview

Burkwood Treatment Center is a 35 bed substance abuse facility located in Hudson, WI near the Willow River State Park. Burkwood is seeking an licensed Substance Abuse Counselor or a Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor in the State of Wisconsin. That individual will be primarily responsible for providing treatment and support to assist patient in their recovery from addictions, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders or other behavioral problems.

Job Description

• Conduct individual counseling sessions and group or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and document as required.
• May co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.
• May be responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessment for patient.
• May prepare individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.
• Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents are completed timely and in a clear concise manner.
• Assist with modifying problem behaviors and may also provide counseling services to families of patient.
• May act as a liaison between referral sources and patient.
• Provide crisis intervention to patient, as needed.
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patient.
• May act as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
• May provide case management duties for patient, ensuring individualized quality care.
• Evaluate the needs of patient and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.

***Licensed in the State of Wisconsin as a SAC or CSAC***