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City of Waxahachie · 2 months ago

Human Services Professional III – OWI Court Therapist

Janesville, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

The City of Waxahachie is seeking a Human Services Professional III to provide outpatient co-occurring therapy and case management services for clients in the Rock County OWI Treatment Court Program. The role involves assessing clients, providing individual and group therapy, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective treatment and compliance.

GovernmentPublic Safety

Responsibilities

Provide initial screening to determine if criteria is met for acceptance of client into the OWI Treatment Court Program and make recommendation to treatment court team

Use DSM-5 criteria to determine SUD diagnosis for referred clients

Determine level of care recommendations using the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) screening criteria

Complete co-occurring assessment and diagnosis using GAIN-I comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment tool

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 multidisciplinary court team

Meet with clients to develop a collaborative treatment plan for services, review progress at regular intervals per DHS 75, and make updates to treatment plan as indicated

Provide individual therapy sessions to address needs identified in treatment plan

Provide group therapy utilizing evidence-based curriculum

Provide referrals to ancillary services as indicated through the biopsychosocial assessment and treatment plan

Regularly update the ASAM and make recommendations/referrals accordingly

Assess clients' motivation and progress, and make recommendations to court team

Monitor client drug testing results

Participate in decision-making with court team as treatment representative and SUD expert

Provide case management services to clients, which may include: providing transportation as needed/appropriate, assisting in obtaining housing resources, linking clients with medical treatment and insurance, attending ancillary appointment with clients as appropriate

Participate in discharge planning with the clients prior to the completion of their programming to link them with aftercare treatment services

Monitor compliance with IDP expectations and submit documentation within appropriate time frames per DOT and DHS 62

Ensure medication compliance by completing medication counts and observed dosing and documentation

Attend OWI court staffings and report client progress

Attend court and document rewards and sanctions

Provide treatment updates and recommendations, including weekly court reports

Attend weekly OWI group supervision

Attend weekly case review staffings with program psychiatrist

Compile drug testing results

Collaborate with community treatment providers, as well as PCP's, as indicated on treatment plan

Participate in data collection as required for treatment court programming

Complete all paperwork in determined time frame

Follow DHS 75 requirements for documentation of assessment, treatment plans, reviews, transfers, progress notes, and discharges

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Substance Use Disorder treatmentCo-occurring disorders knowledgeBiopsychosocial assessmentDSM-5 diagnostic criteriaMotivational interviewingCultural competencyTrauma Informed CareCriminal justice experienceEngaging difficult clientsTreatment court standardsDocumentation complianceEffective communicationCollaborative workTeam collaboration

Required

Masters degree from an accredited university in human services field

Current Wisconsin LPC, LCSW, or LMFT, or in-training credential will be considered

Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and Saturdays

Knowledge of current best practices related to substance abuse and co-occurring disorders both in the areas of treatment protocols and service delivery models

Knowledge and application of best practices in cultural competency, person centered care, and Trauma Informed Care

Knowledge of and/or experience working with the criminal justice population

Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners

Knowledge of laws and administrative codes related to substance abuse programs

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Skills in welcoming and engaging difficult to reach clients with complex needs

Knowledge of best practices and standards in treatment courts