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Yahara House employment opportunities are filled through our auspice agency, Journey Mental Health Center.  They list openings on their website. We are currently hiring for Clubhouse Generalists, with the employment description on Journey's site journeymhc.org/careers.  Clubhouse Generalist is an entry-level job and does not require previous Clubhouse experience.  Employment opportunities are also listed with Indeed.com.

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See the job description below:


SUMMARY

The Clubhouse Generalist position is responsible for providing a wide array of culturally sensitive, recovery oriented, trauma sensitive, direct clinical services. Services include assessment, counseling, supportive contacts, and referrals serving adults, referred to as members in Clubhouse, with mental health and co-occurring substance use. The Clubhouse Generalist works in partnership with members to develop and implement individual recovery goals that acknowledge the member’s needs, values, world views, traditions, definition of family, and helping resources. They work side-by-side with members as respected colleagues to enhance the member’s self-esteem, confidence, hope, skills, opportunity, and sense of community.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

 

The Clubhouse Generalist reports directly to the assigned supervisor with overall program supervision provided by the Director. The minimum annual service hours expectation is 1352. Salary is determined by hire classification, level of degree, mental health credentials, experience, and bilingual fluency.

QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL

Education

Licensed Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in a behavioral health field recognized by Dane County Comprehensive Community Services (CCS).

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Provision of Clinical Services (high responsibility 90% effort).

Performs accurate assessments and goal planning to assist members in meeting their recovery goals.
Provide ongoing support services to help each member achieve their goals and promote self-esteem, hope, and skill-building.
Complete accurate documentation and reports in a timely manner.
Work side-by-side with Clubhouse colleagues completing the day-to-day operations of department work, transitional employment, supported employment, education, recreation, and rotating holiday support.

 

B. Program and JMHC Participation (responsibility 10%).

Attend house meetings, in-services, and other program activities as requested.
Participates in Journey committees, trainings, and activities as directed and/or approved.
The above statements are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list but are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by this employee.

Experience Required
• Experience working in a setting with individuals who live with mental health or substance use disorders.
• Experience with and knowledge of mental health, whether through formal training and education, or life experiences.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and different worldviews, recognizing personal limitations, and working on an ongoing basis to gain cultural self-awareness, knowledge, and skill.
• Demonstrated ability and skill to work with members in a validating, empowering, and nonjudgmental manner. 
• Possession of a valid driver's license, a favorable driving record, adequate insurance (per WI law) and access to a vehicle and willingness to use it for work (i.e., transporting consumers).
• Eligible for CCS Medicaid billing.

 

Experience Preferred
• Certified by Dane County Comprehensive Community Services (CCS).
• LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or SAC, CSAC, or SAC-IT
• Professional certification such as Peer Specialist, or in a professional trade.
• Bilingual.
• Individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC).

 

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