Substance Use Counselor - Liver Transplant at University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority in Madison, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Work Schedule :

100% FTE, days. No on call or weekend requirements. This position is a hybrid of in person and remote work. When in person, you will work at 600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI.

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We are seeking a Substance Use Counselor - Liver Transplant to:

• Manage a high volume of needs for patients in varying stages of the transplant process
• Deliver clinical diagnostic services in the area of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and its comorbidities to transplant candidates and recipients in an outpatient setting
• Serve as a resource for a wide variety of stakeholders including families, patients, nurses, pharmacists, financial specialists, and medical directors

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health's Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Minimum - Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling, or other Behavioral Health related field

Preferred -

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling, or other Behavioral Health related field

Relevant student internship or other educational experience in a health care setting

Work Experience :

Minimum - One (1) year of relevant experience

Preferred - Three (3) years of relevant experience

Certifications :

Minimum - Unrestricted certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC) or Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC), or substance use disorder specialty certification with the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), or license/certification eligible in the State of Wisconsin

Preferred - Unrestricted Mental Health license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), or license eligible in the State of Wisconsin

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

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