Substance Abuse Counselor
Department/Office: Health & Human Services
Wages: $27.80 per hour
Full Job Description: Job Description
Online Job Application: Application
Job Type: Full-Time
Deadline for application: Until Filled
Benefits: Dental, Health, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Flexible Spending Account, Wisconsin Retirement System.
Synopsis
The purpose of this position is to provide support and treatment to individuals struggling with addiction to drugs and alcohol in a community mental health setting within the Behavioral Health Services Unit of Richland County Health and Human Services. A Substance Abuse Counselor assists clients identify behaviors and problems related to their addiction, develop personalized recovery plans, and provide tools and strategies to copy with cravings and avoid relapse.
Qualifications
Specialized training beyond High School or GED and one year of experience in related field. Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor. Valid Driver’s License required.
How to Apply
Email :
Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume, cover letter, and professional references to justin.siemens@co.richland.wi.us. Please include “Substance Abuse Counselor” in the subject line.
Applications will be reviewed as received.
Mail :
Attn: Justin Siemens, Recovery Services Coordinator
County Clerk/Administrator Office
181 W. Seminary Street
Richland Center, WI 53581
Online Job Application :
Interested candidates must also complete our online job application.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Richland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.