JUSTICEPOINT is proud to offer a competitive benefits package which prioritizes the physical and mental wellbeing of our staff including:
- 11 PAID holidays each year
- PAID day off for your birthday
- 24 hours of personal time
- PAID vacation and sick time
- Affordable health and dental insurance including voluntary Accident or Critical Illness plans
- FREE vision insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career growth through FREE trainings during work hours including trainings that satisfy Continuing Education Units for licensing requirements
- FREE disability insurance
- FREE life insurance
- Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, 401K
The Mental Health Professional/Substance Use Professional (MHP/SAP) will work partially in Dane County Drug Treatment (DCTP) and Diversion (DCDP) program and partially in the Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) program. The CCS program helps individuals live their best lives by providing support and services to address their unique needs related to mental health and substance use. The Dane County Drug Treatment Program and the Dane County Diversion Program exist to enhance public safety through the reduction of recidivism. This is accomplished by coordinating effective treatment and supportive services and ensuring accountability throughout participant’s time in the program. The MHP/SAP would be responsible for providing routine updates on participant’s progress to the courts in person and in writing and provide the court with treatment recommendations in response to participant’s progress, assess the need for psychosocial rehabilitation services and assist staff in identifying appropriate services to address identified barriers to recovery. Additionally, the MHP/SAP would review and process assessments, treatment plans, and other required clinical documentation. The MHP/SAP will work with the Service Director to provide initial and ongoing training for staff and implement policies and policy changes, and coordinate quality care for participants in Dane County.
Competencies:
- High level of mental health and substance abuse clinical knowledge and skills with the ability to clearly communicate these to others
- Prior experience working with individuals from diverse economic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds
- Experience with Trauma Informed Care and harm reduction approaches
- Excellent assessment skills
- Experience and/or working knowledge of criminal justice system
- High level of skill in organization, attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to handle multiple tasks at one time
- Ability to navigate and communicate effectively in potential emergency situations
- Ability to promote positive working relationships with others
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word, and Excel)
Requirements:
- Minimum of a master’s degree from an accredited school in Social Work, Counseling, or related field
- State of Wisconsin Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) OR State of Wisconsin Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) OR State of Wisconsin Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Must meet the requirements of DHS 75.03(85) as a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, a Substance Abuse Counselor, Substance Abuse Counselor in Training, or MPSW 1.09 specialty: or be a physician knowledgeable in addiction treatment or a psychologist knowledgeable in psychopharmacology and addiction treatment.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience providing services to adults with significant mental health, substance abuse, or co-occurring needs
- Pass a pre-employment background check
- Valid driver’s license and automobile with insurance
- Pre-employment background check and annual tuberculosis testing and flu vaccinations as required by Dane County
- Ascribe to & champion The Difference Principles