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Substance Abuse Therapist - Make a difference every day

The Salvation Army Great Lakes Division

#Therapist #Counseling #Crisis Intervention #Group Therapy #Treatment Plan #Substance Abuse #Case Records #Client Assessment #Individual Counseling

Quick overview

The Substance Abuse Therapist will conduct individual and group counseling sessions while maintaining case records according to Harbor Light standards. They will also follow up on client treatment plans and participate in clinical reviews and staff meetings.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a minimum of two years of experience working with substance abuse populations and possess a Master's degree in Behavioral Science. Additionally, they must have the necessary certifications and licenses to practice in Michigan.

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Job description

The Great Lakes Harbor Light System was established in 1939 and is one of the State's largest drug rehabilitation systems, and the first treatment program in Michigan to be accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations in 1975. The Harbor Light skillfully serves individuals, maximizing their potential for recovery, self-sufficiency and re-entry into society after battling alcohol and drug abuse, and/or housing insecurity.

Primary

Duties and 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

Qualifications

Minimum two (2) years of experience working with substance abuse populations
TB Test and police clearance required
Authorization to work within The United States

Education/Experience: Must possess a Masters degree in Behavioral Science (Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology)

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)