Serenity Inns Transitional Living Program

• Conduct weekly individual counseling sessions, relapse prevention group sessions for clients in the transitional living program.

• Develop and implement Independent Living and Relapse Prevention Plans to meet the needs of each client and review plan weekly with client to monitor client's progress.

• Facilitate therapeutic groups and educational workshops on topics related to Substance Use Disorder, mental health, and life skills development.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.

• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, including medical staff, therapists, peer support specialists, and innkeepers, to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care for clients.

Key Responsibilities for Serenity Inns Drop-In Clinic

• Meet with patrons and build rapport providing empathy and Motivational Interviewing techniques

• Facilitate AODA education groups

• Conduct biopsychosocial and ASAM assessment for patrons seeking SUD treatment in EMR.

• After determining appropriate level of care, assist patron with connecting with a SUD program and obtaining an initial intake date.

• Assist client with obtaining transportation to the initial appointment via Peer Support Specialist.

• Follow up with patron to ensure they kept initial appointment and assist with addressing any barriers.

• Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, and support to patrons experiencing emotional distress or behavioral challenges.

• Adhere to ethical and professional standards, including maintaining client confidentiality and boundaries, and practicing within the scope of licensure and certification.

• Participate in clinical supervision, staff meetings, case conferences, and training sessions to enhance professional development and ensure adherence to best practices in addiction treatment.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of program enhancements, quality improvement initiatives, and cultural competence efforts to better meet the needs of diverse client populations.

• Represent Serenity Inns Drop-in Clinic positively in the community and maintain collaborative relationships with referral sources, community organizations, and other stakeholders.

• Associate's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field. Bachelor's or Master's degree preferred.

• Substance Abuse Counselor in Training (SACIT), Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC), or Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) licensure in the state of Wisconsin.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in the field of addiction treatment or related mental health services.

• Strong understanding of addiction, recovery, and evidence-based practices in Substance Use Disorder treatment.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and counseling skills.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Cultural competence and sensitivity to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• Proficiency in maintaining accurate and timely documentation using electronic health records (EHR) systems.

• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends as needed.

• This position operates in a residential treatment facility and requires interaction with clients in various stages of recovery.

• The Substance Abuse Counselor may be exposed to emotionally challenging and potentially volatile situations.

• The role may require flexibility in working hours, including evenings and weekends to accommodate client needs and staff schedules.

Physical Requirements:

• The position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 25 pounds.

• The Substance Abuse Counselor must have the physical and emotional stamina to meet the demands of the job, including managing potentially stressful situations with clients.

• Effectively utilize and maintain Serenity Inn facility documents and property (daily logs, resident reports, sign-out sheets, keys, etc.)

• Supervise and monitor chores performed by residents

• Adhere to professional standards and maintain amicable working relationships

• Support organizational values by adhering to program and personnel policies in a teamwork environment

• Assume responsibility for the following:

  • Daily rounds

  • Weekly room checks

  • Enforcing curfew and mandatory bag checks of incoming residents

  • Assist addiction counselors with drug tests and the computer data entry associated with drug testing

Dinner Fellowship Duties:

• Participate actively in and monitor resident behavior during dinner fellowship

• Walk through the dinner fellowship area prior to dinner fellowship to make sure the trash is taken out, countertops are clean, coffee is turned off, etc.

• Monitor residents to see that all residents are downstairs and ready for dinner fellowship by 5 p.m.

• Check to see that all resident cell phones are left in the basket in the living room

• Encourage in a professional manner that every resident participate in the evening’s question.

• Be prepared to divert the conversation over dinner when topics such as sex, politics, and religion are introduced.

• Monitor residents as they start their chores after dinner “to avoid resident cluster.”

• Be respectful of time limitations so that guests realize that residents have groups and other obligations after dinner.

• Treat all residents with respect and dignity.

• Do not sign documents without the Executive Director’s prior authorization. Place any requests made that evening on the Executive Director’s desk.

• Report to the Executive Director any changes with dinner fellowship that guests may suggest for the next month.

• Adheres to Professional Standards and Maintains Healthy Boundaries

• Always maintains consistent enforcement of organizational policies

• Always maintains professional conduct – toward residents, other staff, and any volunteers

• Maintains healthy and appropriate boundaries with residents and other staff members, especially relating to former residents

A. Education

• Must be proficient in reading, writing, basic math, and keyboarding/computers

B. Experience & Knowledge

• One year of successful work with AODA and the 12-step program is helpful

C. Basic Computer Skills Required

D. Physical Requirements:

• The duties of this job require talking, hearing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands to handle or feel and reach. It occasionally requires standing. The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.