JOB REQUIREMENTS: AODA Counselors provide a full continuum of outpatient
services to individuals seeking addiction treatment. As part of the
clinical team, AODA Counselors participate in clinical staffing,
treatment planning, information and referral inquiries, crisis
intervention, and provide consultation within the agency, to community
service partners and the public. Completes comprehensive initial
assessments that reflect the client\'s need for outpatient addiction
treatment services to include presenting problems, substance use
history, psychosocial history, diagnostic impressions, areas of
functional impairment, and recommendations for treatment.
Recommendations for treatment include application of the approved
placement criteria and review of the diagnosis and level of care
recommended by the medical director (staff psychiatrist) or a licensed
clinical psychologist. If an AODA counselor identifies symptoms of a
mental health disorder and trauma in the assessment process, the service
shall refer the individual for a mental health assessment conducted by a
mental health professional. Provides results of the assessment to the
client (and/or parent/legal representative) as well as treatment
alternatives, client\'s rights and responsibilities, the anticipated
fees for treatment, and the clinic\'s grievance procedure. Develops a
treatment plan in collaboration with the client based on the initial
comprehensive assessment and describe the patient\'s individual or
distinct problems. The treatment plan shall specify short- and long-term
individualized treatment goals that are expressed in behavioral and
measurable terms, and are explained as necessary in a manner that is
understandable to the patient. The treatment plan should include
realistic goals, expected outcomes, the treatment, rehabilitation, and
other therapeutic interventions needed to reach the client\'s treatment
goals, and describe the criteria for discharge from services. Ability to
abide by the state rules and regulations regarding client
confidentiality and client rights as they relate to AODA services.
Conducts treatment plan reviews (staffing reports per DHS 75) with the
client to evaluate progress toward goals, the need for additional
assessment or changes in the plan, and verification of current
medications. Clinical treatment plan reviews must be scheduled every 90
days for clients who attend treatment one day per week or less and every
30 days if clients are seen more than once per week. Provides crisis
intervention to individuals who present to the clinic in crisis which
may include development of a crisis plan and/or collaboration with our
crisis system service team and other appropriate personnel in the
community. Provides individual, couples/relationship, family and group
psychotherapy to clients based on their treatment/recovery plan using
evidence-based, best practice models of treatment and therapeutic
intervention. Group therapy programs will be developed based on need for
a specific service based on referrals to the clinic. May provide
treatment services to individuals in the Lafayette County Alcohol and/or
Drug Treatment Court. Conduct Intoxicated Driver assessments and all
functions related to the Department of Transportation Intoxicated Driver
Program (IDP) as specified in DHS 62 & 75 as may be needed. Maintains
client\'s electronic record in accordance with confidentiality rules and
regulatory requirements and standards. Timely completion of
documentation is required to include the initial (and subsequent)
assessments, progress notes, staffing/supervision meetings, collegial
clinical collaboration, treatment plans and reviews, case management,
education, referrals, collateral contacts, phone calls/texts/emails, and
a closing/discharge summary. Monitor need for and complete any
documentation/forms required by third party payers to support
reimbursement of services provided. Provide accurate, adequate
documentation in electronic record to support billing and reimbursement
of services rendered. Performs basic case management functions for
assigned clients including but not limited to: collaborating with other
providers working with client from other agencies regarding treatment
and aftercare planning; assisting clients in residential care to return
to the community; providing advocacy to facilitate a client\'s
adjustment in the community by providing education to employers, family
members, landlords, physicians, community agencies, and aftercare
resources; referring client to case management services within Lafayette
County Human Services if case management needs exceed that which can be
provided within counselor role. Provides information and referral to
individuals about community mental health and addiction resources;
consults with agencies, schools, and other health professionals
concerning assessments, treatment planning, and recommendations.
Promotes recovery and assures the involvement of families, and/or other
natural supports whenever possible with client consent. Maintains
professional licensure/certification and competence through continuing
education focused on evidence-based interventions and other best
practices. Participates in administrative and other duties as assigned
which may include being a member of a committee to promote awareness of
and maintain community mental health and addiction services and delivery
systems. Provides client\'s family, as appropriate, education concerning
the effects of use and abuse of alcohol or other substances, the
dynamics of abuse and dependency and available services and resources.
Performs other duties within the scope of professional responsibilities
as assigned by the supervisor. Ability to work flexible hours.
** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Working knowledge of
addictions and recovery, counseling and case management principles and
methods. Knowledge of the federal, state, and local rules and
regulations governing the delivery of AODA services. Ability to provide
professional addictions services to clients and their families. Ability
to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to facilitate
group meetings. Participation in Emergency 24 hour on-call. Serves as
on-call professional within regular agency emergency services rotation.
Maintains knowledge of and adheres to agency emergency services policies
and procedures. ** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
https://www.lafayettecountywi.org/hr/job-opening/human-services-aoda-counselor-0
