Clinical Support Specialist - Madison, United States - Catholic Charities of Madison

Catholic Charities of Madison

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Madison, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Full time

Description

The heart of our mission is to demonstrate Christ's love and justice by caring in faith for the human family. We change lives by helping and employing people of all backgrounds.

5 Door Recovery, a program within Catholic Charities, has an immediate opening for a
full time Clinical Support Specialist. The hours for this position are primarily evenings and weekends.

Individuals with a positive, upbeat, and welcoming personality, with a passion for helping others, are encouraged to apply

Catholic Charities has a robust benefits package including:

Health
Dental
Vision
Life
403(b) with a 6% match after 1 year
Sick (8 days) & Personal Time (3 weeks to start)
10 Holidays

- $500.00 unlimited Employee Referral bonus

Principle Accountabilities

Facilitates and/or cofacilitates psychoeducational, therapy, process, and experiential groups.
Administers urinalysis and breathalyzer tests to residents as scheduled.
Provides medication monitoring and related documentation; dispenses medications to residents and accurately records; assists the medical case manager with checking in medications and creating Medication Administration Records.
Documents for each resident in End of Shift Summaries and individualized Daily Notes observations of residents' attitudes toward treatment and recovery.
Assists the Primary Counselors with tasks as assigned.
Performs informal counseling with residents as needed and documents appropriately.

Qualifications

Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC) or Substance Abuse Counselor-In Training (SAC-IT) eligible, or other credential with a specialized knowledge and training in mental health and substance use disorders, granted by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. Minimum of either Certified Recovery Coach or Certified Peer Support Specialist credential.
Familiarity with cooccurring disorders, i.e., mental health substance abuse disorders, and general recovery principles.
Demonstrated skills in active listening and supportive counseling.
Clear understanding of boundaries related to personal recovery, 12step selfhelp, and professional treatment.
Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
Positive and professional verbal and written communication skills.

Catholic Charities is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and to maintaining an atmosphere of equity and inclusion.

We want our staff and programming to reflect the rich culture and diversity of our state and actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

We serve and employ persons regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Employees do not have to be Catholic to work for Catholic Charities.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to achieving a diverse workforce and maintaining an atmosphere of diversity and inclusion.

We want our staff and programming to reflect the rich culture and diversity of our state and actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.