Provide culturally sensitive clinical services, including assessments and counseling, for adults with substance use and co-occurring mental health issues. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop treatment plans and maintain a continuum of care through community referrals.
Requirements summary
Requires a Master's degree in a mental health field and specific licensure such as APSW, LPC-IT, or MFT-IT. Candidates must have knowledge of substance use disorder treatment and a commitment to recovery-oriented, trauma-sensitive care.
Summary: The Mental Health Specialist, Dual Diagnosis, Adult Outpatient Services position is responsible for providing a wide array of culturally sensitive, recovery oriented, trauma sensitive, direct clinical services including assessment, counseling, supportive contacts and referrals serving individuals who are struggling with substance use and co-occurring issues. Services provided by this position are guided by Wisconsin State DHS 75.50. The Mental Health Specialist, Dual Diagnosis may provide individual and group therapy while working in a multidisciplinary team approach. The Mental Health Specialist, Dual Diagnosis reports directly to the Director of Clinic Based Programs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Journey Mental Health Center upholds a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) that guides our daily operations. We foster a caring community for all individuals to feel a sense of belonging. We prioritize delivering services that are centered around ensuring fairness and inclusivity for all. We are dedicated to demonstrating courage and initiative within our agency and community to actively dismantle structural oppression for all affected communities.
Duties/Responsibilities: A. Provision of Clinical Services (high responsibility, 80% effort) Performs accurate assessments to evaluate and diagnose mental health and/or cooccurring issues in a culturally sensitive, recovery oriented, trauma sensitive manner by providing assessments within the context of the consumer’s perspectives and beliefs. Provides a range of clinical services including level of care assessment, service coordination, therapy/counseling, support and referrals in a context that is supportive of the consumer’s culture, values and perspectives. Completes accurate clinical records including intakes, assessments, treatment plans and updates, progress notes, discharge summaries and other information in a timely manner. Works collaboratively with other community agencies to develop and maintain a continuum of care and maintain efficient use of community services. Provides consultation and support related to areas of specialization. Attends the team meetings and presents consumer cultural and clinical information. Maintains minimum direct and case management service hour expectations. Works collaboratively with team members and takes a leadership role in service planning. Attends culturally specific committees and meetings within the community. B. Program and JMHC Participation (high responsibility, 10% effort) Attends all-staff meetings, in-services and other program activities as requested. Participates in JMHC committees, trainings and activities as directed and/or approved. Provides consultation to other JMHC programs as necessary.
QualificationsEducation and
Experience: ESSENTIAL Master’s Degree in
Mental
Health related discipline
Minimum licensure requirement: Advanced Practice Social Worker (APSW), Licensed Professional Counselor In Training (LPC-IT), Marriage and Family Therapist In Training (MFT-IT) or ability to obtain the licensure within 4 weeks of hire. Knowledge or experience related to substance use disorder treatment. Commitment to work toward improving cultural sensitivity. Strong commitment to principles of recovery and to facilitating consumer participation in treatment/service planning and provision. Knowledge and/or experience with the use of evidence-based practices for treatment of mental health disorders and co-occurring disorders. Ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing). Ability to work effectively with an interdisciplinary team with a positive and creative attitude. Ability to work independently and remain organized and efficient. Superior ethics and interpersonal boundaries as evidenced by past experience in community based work with related professional references. PREFERRED Licensure as a Substance Abuse Counselor in Training, Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor or Substance Abuse Counselor. Full licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Bilingual
Fluent in
American
Sign
Language
Training
Requirements: Orientation Training Requirements WI DHS 75.50: Documented training for areas identified in par. (c) shall occur within 2 months of hire for new clinical staff, unless the service is able to provide documentation of the staff member’s previous training, professional education, or supervised experience addressing these areas: Assessment & Management of Suicidal Individuals, Safety Planning for Behavioral Health Emergencies, Assessment & Treatment Planning for co-occurring disorders, Naloxone Training, Verbal De-escalation/Intervention training and Universal Precautions i.e. Infection Control and Bloodborne Pathogens.
Physical
Requirements: Requires sitting, standing, light lifting, bending, and reaching; and the ability to use and operate standard office equipment, including computer, calculator, phone, printer, cell phone, facsimile, etc.
Working
Conditions: May require evening or weekend hours depending on program and consumer’s needs.
Hiring
Requirement: All potential candidates will need to successfully pass the Background Information Disclosure (BID) for entity employees and contractors. Wisconsin’s Caregivers Law requires background, and criminal checks are required by the Department of Health Services and Wis. Stat. 50.065(6)(c) and Wis. Admin Code § DHS 12.05(4) Journey Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
