Addiction Counselor l On-call

Schedule Weekly Hours:

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? As an addiction counselor in healthcare, you have the unique opportunity to empower individuals on their journey to recovery. Gundersen Health System is seeking a casual/on-call Addiction Counselor to help with addiction consults in the hospital setting. Join us in this rewarding career where your impact can change lives for the better!"

What you will do:

• Work every other weekend (Sat/Sun), approximately 8am to 4:30pm; opportunity for additional hours may be available

• Meet with patients in the hospital setting who have had an addiction consult placed. Complete a chart review and ASAM assessment, provide recommendations, document in electronic medical record, provide resources, and collaborate with the medical team.

What you will get:

• Support to grow in your career with access to our Career Development Center

• Independence and autonomy in your work

• Constant change in scenery - go all over the hospital!

What you need:

• Minimum of associate degree in Behavioral Health

• 3-4 years experience in assessment and counseling of individuals and groups with substance use disorders

• Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) or Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC) in the state of Wisconsin; unable to accept SAC-IT

• This position is credentialed

• Ideal candidate will:

  • Be able to build rapport easily with patients

  • Have the ability to prioritize

  • Easily navigate computer documentation

  • Have the ability to walk long distances

Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest's most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. Once neighbors, we are now partners, united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities. As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267

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