Substance Use and Mental Health Therapist

Title: Substance Use and Mental Health Therapist
Job Type: Full-Time - 40 hours/week, Exempt
Location: 2625 N Weil St. - Milwaukee, WI 
Reports to: Manager of Residential Clinical Services 
Department: Residential
Shift: 1st
Schedule: Monday - Friday, first shift 9:00-5:30 p.m. or second shift 12:00-8:00 p.m. (subject to change based on program needs); on-call rotation. 

Background 

Meta House is a non-profit organization dedicated to ending the generational cycle of addiction by healing women and strengthening families. This unique mission is at the heart of everything we do, inspiring our work and connecting us to our community. We offer a highly rewarding work environment where your contributions are valued and appreciated, and where you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact. 

General Purpose 

Therapists are responsible for the assessment, education, and treatment of clients experiencing substance use and possible mental health disorders as well as program support. Group and individual settings.

Essential Functions of the Job: 

• Work closely with direct supervisor to ensure coverage of all services, including co-facilitation of group curriculum and therapy sessions as assigned and coverage for colleagues' PTO time  
• Assist with on-site crisis intervention  
• When approved and needed, serve as the primary therapist 
• Complete intakes, develop a treatment plan for clients including explaining assessment results, identifying client needs in written plan, and formulating immediate and long-term goals. Utilize Motivational Interviewing skills when working with clients.  
• Provide direct and coordinated services to chemically dependent women and their children, utilizing internal program modalities and external linkages when required 
• Conduct one-on-one and group therapy sessions 
• Provide SUD/MH education to clients 
• Attend and/or organize monthly team meetings for assigned clients  
• Assure authorization and continued re-authorization for caseload as may be necessary through insurance and other resources. 
• Assist with the coordination of services that support the treatment program and/or clients.  
• Perform all required record keeping and paperwork related to treatment and work at Meta House.  
• After 6 months of employment: On-call duties after hours and weekends, duration one week, several times per year 

Marginal Functions of the Job: 

• Other duties as periodically or permanently assigned 
• Participate in agency-wide policy/procedure or service committees as assigned  
• Participate in community resource meetings as assigned
   

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Qualifications and Requirements for Level I Therapists: 
  • SAC-IT   
  • Prefer LPC-IT or APSW eligible  
  • Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field  

• Qualifications and Requirements for Level II Therapists: 
  • CSAC or SAC or equivalent scope & competency per Act 262  
  • LPC-IT or LPC; APSW or LCSW   
  • At least one full license (LCSW, LPC, SAC or CSAC)  
  • Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field   

• Qualifications and Requirements for Level III Therapists: 
  • CSAC or equivalent scope & competency per Act 262  
  • LPC or LCSW  

***Please include credential/license number(s)***

Other Skills Required: 

• Driver’s license, safe driving record, and proof of vehicle insurance  
• Able to work cooperatively with other team members and agencies 
• Organizational and planning skills 
• Able to work in a multi-cultural setting 
• Able to integrate mental health treatment into SUD treatment 
• Able to understand and navigate insurance systems 
• Computer skills including proficiency in Word, Excel, and other applications

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: 

• Able to walk indoors and outdoors between buildings 
• Able to navigate stairs frequently 
• Able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time 
• Able to hear and speak with clients 
• Able to read and document in client charts 
• Able to lift 20 pounds on a regular basis 
• Able to visually identify clients and others for reasons including, but not limited to: security and presence in building 

Additional Information:

• This description was prepared to help evaluate various classes of responsibilities, skills, and working conditions. It indicates the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of positions given this classification. It is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under supervision. 
  • Nothing contained herein is intended or shall be construed to create or constitute a contract of employment between any employee or group of employees and Meta House. Meta House retains and reserves all rights to change, modify, amend, add to, or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper.