Human Services Professional – FRC Therapist

25%- Provide screening and biopsychosocial assessment for clients referred to treatment court programs:

• Use DSM-V criteria to determine SUD diagnosis for referred clients.
• Determine level of care recommendations using American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) screening tool.
• Complete co-occurring assessment and diagnosis using GAIN-I comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment.
• Use stage of change model to assess readiness to change and current stage of motivation.
• Make determinations regarding treatment needs and discuss recommendations with client and court team.
• Complete criminogenic risk assessment

55%- Provide outpatient treatment and case management services to referred clients:

• Meet with clients to develop collaborative treatment plan for services, review progress and regular intervals per DHS 75, and make updates to treatment plan as indicated.
• Provide individual and group therapy to address needs identified in treatment plan.
• Assess participants’ motivation and progress, and make recommendations to court team.
• Participate in decision-making with court team as treatment representative and SUD expert.
• Monitor compliance with IDP expectations and submit documentation within appropriate time frames per DOT and DHS 62.

15%- Collaborate with OWI team and other providers:

• Attend OWI staffing’s and court.
• Provide treatment updates and recommendations, including weekly court reports.
• Attend all treatment provider meetings.
• Compile drug testing results.
• Participate in data collection as required for treatment court programming.

3%- Ensure Chart Compliance

• Complete all paperwork in determined time frame.
• Follow DHS 75 requirements for documentation of assessment, treatment plans, reviews, transfers, progress notes, and discharges.

2%- Other duties as assigned 

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of social work, marriage and family therapy, or professional counseling and its application.
• Knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or the willingness to be trained.
• Knowledge of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) or the willingness to be trained.
• Knowledge of Reactive Attachment Disorder and strategies for treatment.
• Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing and its application to clinical practice.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and practices pertaining to federal and state human service programs and/or domestic violence programming, specifically chapters 35, 48, 51 and 938.
• Knowledge of human service and community resources and how to effectively utilize them.
• Knowledge of organization process.
• Knowledge of assessment and treatment of mental illness, self harm, suicidal ideation and chemical misuse/abuse/dependency.
• Ability to plan and organize work effectively.
• Ability to maintain accurate, current records, and prepare clear and concise reports from them.
• Ability to establish and maintain effectively working relationships within the agency and community.
• Knowledge of current social and economic problems and ways in which these problems affect individuals and families.
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to perform assessment and make appropriate dispositions often under pressure.
• Knowledge and application of cultural competency.
• Knowledge and application of person centered care.
• Ability and comfort in assessing risk and safety planning.
• Ability to accept feedback and apply feedback given by supervisor.
• Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care and ability to utilize the principles in all interactions.
• Knowledge of child development and principles of Family Systems and their applications to clinical interventions with children who have complex needs.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and seek out supervision as needed.
• Ability to manage one’s time and emotions in an environment of rapidly changing priorities.
• Excellent computer skills related to electronic record keeping, email, and Internet.

• Requires license to independently practice psychotherapy in Wisconsin;
• Expertise in treating youth with co-occurring disorders;
• Substance use credential preferred
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in social work or related field required.
• Must possess valid driver’s license and provide own transportation.
• Willing to work flexible hours, including some evenings.
• Experience working with children and families.

• Ability to write, talk, stand, walk and sit
• Ability to exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently

Equipment use:

• Ability to use computer and computer keyboard
• Ability to use copy and fax machine as well as telephone

Working conditions:

• Almost all indoor work in an office and community settings (includes schools, clients homes, and other locations); occasional outside work with exposure to weather conditions
• Potential for unpredictable and violent clients
• Potential for unsanitary homes and his stress environments