JOB DESCRIPTION

AODA Counselor

General Purpose

The AODA Counselor is responsible for the assessment, education, and treatment of clients experiencing substance abuse disorders.

Essential Functions of the Job

·  Provide direct and coordinated services to chemically dependent women and their children, utilizing internal program modalities and external linkages when required

·  Develop a treatment plan for clients including explaining assessment results, identifying client needs in written plan, and formulating immediate and long-term goals

·  Conduct one-on-one and group therapy sessions

·  Provide AODA education to clients

·  Perform all required record keeping and paperwork related to treatment and work at Meta House

·  Perform client assessment including gathering relevant history, identifying sources and obtaining collaborative information, explaining rationale to clients

·  Assure authorization and continued re-authorization for caseload as may be necessary through insurance and Milwaukee County funding

Marginal Functions of the Job

·  Other duties as may be periodically or permanently assigned

Qualifications and Requirements

·  CSAC

·  Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling

·  Professional License appropriate for degree (LPC or LCSW preferred)

·  Driver’s license, safe driving record, and proof of vehicle insurance

Other Skills Required

·  Able to work cooperatively with other team members and agencies

·  Organizational and planning skills

·  Able to work in a multi-cultural setting

·  Able to integrate mental health treatment into AODA treatment

·  Able to understand and navigate insurance systems

·  Computer skills including proficiency in Word, Excel, and other applications

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

·  Able to negotiate the indoors including stairs (Residential and Housing)

·  Able to hear and talk with clients

·  Able to document in client charts

Working Relationship

Reports to: Manager of AODA Counselors

Specification of Job Duties

This description has been prepared to assist in evaluating various classes of responsibilities, skills, and working conditions. It indicates the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of positions given this classification. It is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under supervision. Nothing contained herein is intended or shall be construed to create or constitute a contract of employment between any employee or group of employees and Meta House. Meta House retains and reserves any and all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper.

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