Mental Health /AODA Counselor

 

Organization:     HOPES Center of Racine

Location:             Racine, Wisconsin

Reports to:          Director of Social Services

Classification:     Regular, Full-time

Salary Range:     Competitive

 

The Mental Health Counselor works directly with program participants who are homeless or at risk of being homeless and develops, arranges and coordinates dual diagnosis treatment services. The primary purpose of these services is to assist participants in developing social and psychological skills that support their ability to manage successfully their co-existing disorders thus increasing self-confidence and interpersonal relationship skills that will increase the individual’s ability to be self-sustaining. The Mental Health / AODA Counselor is expected to perform a number of tasks including providing comprehensive assessments, individual and group counseling, facilitating linkages to treatment and other related services. This position requires an ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle information with tact and diplomacy.

 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):

· Conduct comprehensive assessments for mental health and/or substance abuse treatment;

· Provide individual and group counseling for clients with co-occurring disorders;

· Develop relationships with representatives in other agencies to support individuals in attaining services such as housing, additional mental health care, psychiatric medication, medical resources, financial assistance, legal advocacy, etc.;

· Participate in weekly supervision, department, agency wide and other  meetings, training and development opportunities as determined appropriate by supervisor;

· Coordinate, prepare and maintain all required charting and documentation in a timely and thorough manner;

· Develops individualized treatment plans with measurable goals and objectives;

· Adhere to all client confidentiality requirements and standards as outlined in the policies of HOPES Center.

 

Required Qualifications:

· Masters Degree in mental health or related field; LPC, LPCT or LCSW license required;

   AODA Certification or SAC preferred in addition to the above;

· Three-years experience providing mental health and substance abuse services preferred;

· Experience working with homeless communities preferred;

· Effective verbal and written communication skills;

· Strong team/consensus building skills;

· Ability to use holistic empowerment approach to recovery and mental health;

· Ability to effectively resolve conflict and cope with crisis situations;

· Strong and timely documentation and assessment skills;

· A valid driver’s license

 

Qualified applicants should:

 

Send resume via email to HR@Racinedominicans.org with HC Recruiter in the subject line or;

 

Complete an application at or bring/mail resume to:

 

                HC Recruiter

                Siena Center

                5635 Erie Street,

                Racine, WI  53402