Substance Abuse Therapist
Monroe, MI 
Share
Posted Today
Job Description

Position Summary:

Apply clinical practices and provide client services to the clients of The Salvation Army Harbor Light.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Conduct individual, group, and educational counseling sessions
  • Maintain case records in accordance with Harbor Light standards
  • Follows up to determine reliability and validity of individual client treatment plan established; makes recommendations regarding modification to services and service delivery
  • Maintain contact with referral sources, (i.e., gatekeeper, parole/probation agents) submitting requests for authorization for treatment as well as required reports
  • Complete discharge documentation on each client to include aftercare plan, referral and letters to referring agencies
  • Participates in the review of all clinical issues, activities and program policies and procedures
  • Distribute/collect treatment satisfaction surveys at beginning of treatment, mid treatment and at discharge
  • Attends all clinical staff meetings, and team conferences
  • Participates in educational courses, seminars, workshops, current literature and in-service meetings to enhance treatment skills
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Education/Experience:

  • Must possess a Masters degree in Behavioral Science (Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology)
  • Minimum two (2) years of experience working with substance abuse populations
  • TB Test and police clearance required
  • Authorization to work within The United States

Certificates and Licenses:

  • Must possess approved MCBAP certification (CADC, CAADC, etc), approved Development Plan, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment
  • Must possess State of Michigan license (LLMSW, LMSW, LPC, LLPC)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Master's Degree
Required Experience
2 years
Email this Job to Yourself or a Friend
Indicates required fields