{"id":5702,"date":"2024-03-27T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-27T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/comp\/?page_id=5702"},"modified":"2026-06-27T19:05:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T02:05:12","slug":"alcoholism-therapist-1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/comp\/alcoholism-therapist-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Alcoholism Therapist 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP<\/strong><\/p>\n

18696 (NE S WFSE HMC)
\n22763 (NE H NI WFSE HMC)<\/p>\n

CLASS SERIES CONCEPT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Alcoholism therapists provide treatment for clients experiencing a broad range of emotional, psychological and\/or physical problems directly or indirectly related to alcohol use. Alcoholism Therapists utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities in the treatment of clients.<\/p>\n

BASIC FUNCTION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Under general supervision, provide professional alcohol treatment to individuals, families and\/or groups, and participate in preventive health care activities.<\/p>\n

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS<\/strong><\/p>\n

First-level class of series. These positions are distinguished by functioning under general supervision of a higher-level qualified professional.<\/p>\n

TYPICAL WORK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Conduct diagnostic evaluations;<\/p>\n

Develop treatment plan; provide individual, family and\/or group therapy counseling;<\/p>\n

Provide crisis intervention services to clients and\/or family members;<\/p>\n

Provide consultation and education to individuals, community groups, agencies or institutions and participate in community activities;<\/p>\n

Plan and implement training programs for other health care professionals regarding diagnosis, treatment and prevention of alcohol-related health problems;<\/p>\n

Serve as Alcoholism Therapist and\/or case manager on health care team advising physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers and others regarding appropriate treatment for clients;<\/p>\n

Prepare reports, summaries, progress notes, etc., as part of the medical record;<\/p>\n

Participate in research projects, grant writing or other special projects;<\/p>\n

Recommend and monitor use of medications used in alcoholism treatment;<\/p>\n

May participate in the design and management of preventive health care and alcoholism prevention programs;<\/p>\n

May assist in supervision of volunteers, students and support staff;<\/p>\n

Perform related duties as required.<\/p>\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bachelor’s Degree, and two years of experience in the direct delivery of professional alcohol therapy; OR Master’s Degree in a social or behavioral science, public health, nursing, or related field to include training in alcoholism counseling\/therapy. Completion of a college\/university alcohol studies program can be substituted for one year of experience. Additional professional-level experience may be substituted for education on an equal basis.<\/p>\n

Equivalent education and\/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and\/or registration.<\/p>\n

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY<\/strong><\/p>\n

02\/19\/1981: New Class
\n06\/01\/2005: CSR Class Conversion<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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