SUBSTANCE USE INTERVENTION COORDINATOR - TRAUMA PROGRAM

SUBSTANCE USE INTERVENTION COORDINATOR - TRAUMA PROGRAMCategory: Non-Nursing ClinicalLocation: Wausau, WIJob Schedule: FULLTIMEJob Number: 114306Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, WI is seeking a SUBSTANCE USE INTERVENTION COORDINATOR to join our TRAUMA PROGRAM!The Substance Use Intervention Coordinator is responsible for providing brief interventions and referral to treatment for patients who screen positive for alcohol and/or drug abuse or misuse (risky drinking and drug use behaviors). The Substance Use Intervention Coordinator works independently with minimal supervision to conduct motivational interviews, provide patients with education and resources, and support patients in setting goals and learning skills to make behavioral changes to improve their health and wellness. The Substance Use Intervention Coordinator maintains close contact with the patient's healthcare team, including collaboration with social workers on referrals to treatment as it pertains to discharge planning.HOURS: Full Time or 1.0 FTE, 80 hours every pay period,may require occasional travelExperience/QualificationsPreferred at least one year of experience in providing SBIRT services including substance use assessment, conducting brief interventions, motivational interviewing, and treatment planning,Strong technology/computer skills and experience with electronic health records.Possesses an active Wisconsin Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor license or equivalent. Accrual of continuing education to maintain licensure or certification.Exhibits strong human relation skills for interacting with patients, patient's support persons, physicians, personnel, community agencies, and other resources.Displays analytical skills to assess patients' needs, provide evidence-based brief interventions, and provide effective patient education.Motivational interviewing skills.Knowledge of recovery-oriented, person-centered and strengths-based values, principles and modalities.Knowledge of available community services targeted toward sobriety and recovery.Ability to work independently and effectively collaborate with a team.Possesses planning and organizational skills and expert skills in prioritization.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Understands the nature of social diversity and oppression with respect to race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, political belief, religion, immigration status, and mental or physical disability.Aspirus Wausau Hospital, the flagship of the Aspirus system, serves northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Aspirus Wausau Hospital provides primary, secondary and tertiary care services as a regional referral center. Specialty referral service emphasis exists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics and cancer. The hospital has an average daily inpatient census of 160 with approximately 15,000 admissions per year. Outpatient visits exceed 50,000 and there are also more than 24,000 annual emergency department visits. Best known for its world-class cardiovascular program, Aspirus Wausau Hospital also provides leading edge cancer, trauma, women's health, and spine and neurological care. To learn more about Wausau click the following link: Wausau, WisconsinOur Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.Click here to learn more.Credentials:Essential:* CLINICAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE