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COUNTY OF ADAMS Behavioral Health Therapist in FRIENDSHIP, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Description Performs intermediate-advanced human support work providing ongoing individual and group psychotherapy and addiction counseling services for clients, implementing policies and procedures to ensure the effective delivery of services and conforms to all regulations and statutes, conducting assessments, developing and implementation person-centered treatment plans, assessing crisis needs and providing client advocacy, and related work as apparent or assigned. Examples of Duties 1. Utilizes a trauma-informed approach to provide counseling services and/or addiction therapy to individuals and groups including crisis management. 2. Conducts diagnostic and DOT assessments including required paperwork. 3. Manages electronic health record entries including treatment plans, case notes, and discharges. 4. Participates in staffing and supervision; attends team meetings. 5. Assists with and coordinates the provision of services to clients in crisis or emergency situations as required; respond to crisis or emergency calls. 6. Participates in the after-hours mobile and on-call crisis system. 7. Serves as contact for the Health and Human Services Department relative to assigned external agencies, programs, or services and represents the department at professional meetings and community events as required. 8. Consults and receives supervision from other professional staff within the agency. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Essential Qualifications Master\'s degree in marriage/family therapy, professional counseling, social work, or related field and extensive experience counseling in behavioral health, substance use disorders, marital and family wellbeing, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Possession of Substance Use Disorder certification and Marriage/Family Therapist, Professional Counselor, or Social Work certification upon hire. Valid driver\'s license in the State of Wisconsin. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/adamscountywi