Substance Use Counselor - Liver Transplant (Finance)

Work Schedule :

100% FTE, days. This is a hybrid position. When you in person, you will work at 600 Highland Ave.

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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.

At UW Health, you will have :

• 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 great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling, or other Behavioral Health related field Required
• Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling, or other Behavioral Health related field Preferred
• Relevant student internship or other educational experience in a health care setting Preferred

Work Experience

• 1 year of relevant experience Required
• 3 years of relevant experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• 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 Upon Hire Required
• 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 Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through 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. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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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