Substance Use & Mental Health Therapist

PSG/CIP is a multi-service community-based social services organization that fulfills its mission of helping individuals and families to achieve their greatest potential through dynamic, cost-effective, and innovative programming responsive to the needs of diverse communities.

JOB SUMMARY:

The position provides substance use and mental health treatment to clients in a clinic/outpatient setting, and the position includes both in-person and telehealth services. This position conducts substance use assessments, and provides treatment services as needed. These services are delivered in individual, family, and group formats.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF OUR THERAPIST:

• Interview and evaluate consumers to complete the intake process.
• Complete substance use assessments for therapeutic needs.
• Provide individual, family and group substance counseling as needed.
• Exercise judgment to intervene as an advocate for clients in emergency and crisis situations when appropriate.
• Be knowledgeable of all clients' substance use treatment needs.
• Attend all necessary staff meetings with community team members including Drug Treatment Court (DTC), Comprehensive Community Services (CCS), Probation and Parole, and make appropriate recommendations as requested.
• Maintain state certification/licensure.

LOCATION AND HOURS: Office located in Kenosha, WI with hybrid work from home opportunities. Hours are flexible and typical hours are Monday through Friday between the 9:00 am and 6:00 pm. Some evening hours may be required for this position.

WHY WORK WITH PSG/CIP?

• Be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the community!
• Flexible hours and great work-life balance
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Work culture that values not only the health and well-being of the clients we serve, but also our staff
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development

SALARY: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour for therapists with in-training license.

$25.00 to $30.00 per hour for fully licensed therapists, depending on experience and licensure.

• Must have reliable transportation on a daily basis, a valid driver's license, and automobile insurance.

Education and Training:

• Must have Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology or other related field.
• Must possess a Wisconsin LPC, LPC-IT, APSW, or LCSW and Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC or SAC-IT) licensure or be eligible.
• Pre-licensed therapists are welcome to apply, and supervision is provided as part of the work environment

Experience:

• Previous experience working with AODA clients is recommended.