The AODA Counselor in Amery Hospital & Clinic's Programs for Change will facilitate treatment environments for patients to obtain the knowledge and tools necessary to complete all aspects of intensive outpatient, outpatient, and continuing care treatment plans and individual goals of treatment. This includes, but is not limited to the following duties:

Gathers and analyzes patient information to form meaningful, clear and obtainable treatment goals. Coordinates the care and progress of patients in accordance with best practices, safety, and well-being of the patients and group members. Networks within the chemical health industry to develop resources and contacts for appropriate referral of patients. Maintains accurate and timely patient records. Develops clear treatment plans with updates that reflect patient’s progress and ongoing needs. Completes progress notes including progress of patient toward treatment goals, case management and as an item of closure in patient’s final treatment session. Attends staff meetings and participate in consultations, in-services, and clinical reviews as scheduled. Prepares for clinical supervision and documents results of clinical supervision sessions.  Demonstrates knowledge of the Steps, Traditions, and Principles of self-help groups within the community.

Work Schedule:

Casual, day and evening hours as department needs arise.

Required Qualifications:

Associate’s degree in Substance Abuse Counseling (SAC). Wisconsin license as a Substance Abuse Counselor – In Training (SACIT), Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC), or Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC).

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Substance Abuse Counseling (SAC). Two years’ experience as a Treatment Counselor preferred. License as a SAC or CSAC preferred. Experience in EPIC computer system.

Benefits:

Amery Hospital & Clinic offers a competitive benefits package (.5 FTE or greater) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, 403b with match, disability insurance and tuition reimbursement. Benefits take effect the first day of employment.  

About Amery Hospital & Clinic

Since being established in 1956, Amery Hospital & Clinic has provided outstanding health care to Amery and our surrounding communities. We provide the kind of high-quality care you’d expect to find in a “big city” with the personalized dedication you can expect from a hometown doctor. In addition to primary care for all stages of life, we offer specialty services including oncology, cardiology, orthopedics and surgical services.

We strive to offer more to our patients – more care options, more comfort and more expertise. In addition to our hospital and clinics, we provide specialized care for patients at our Behavioral Health Center and Wound Healing Center. We also work in close collaboration with other hospitals in the HealthPartners health care system, giving our community access to the high-quality care.

As a partner for good, we believe that outstanding health care comes from combining science with compassion, spirit and humanity. Everyone on our team helps make health care and insurance simpler and more affordable for all. Join us and become a partner for good, helping to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members and the communities we serve.