Behavioral Health Clinician - SUD

Easterseals MORC Logo; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Easterseals MORC is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician – SUD to support individuals in Pontiac, MI. The role focuses on assessment, treatment planning, and coordinated care within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling and Michigan licensure (TLLP/LLMSW/LLPC) with QMHP eligibility. This full‑time position offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling from an accredited college or university.
• Current Michigan licensure as a Temporary Limited Licensed Psychologist (TLLP), Limited Licensed Master of Social Work (LLMSW), or Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC).
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• QMHP qualification requires meeting the educational requirements and one of: fieldwork/internships or at least one year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Engage individuals with empathy during acute need and provide supportive intervention.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify mental health, substance use, behavioral health and co‑occurring needs.
• Provide or coordinate appropriate interventions and crisis management when needed.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals and stages.
• Coordinate care with mental health, medical, school, and community providers.

Skills

Empathy

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling

Job description

Job Category: Clinical Professionals - Monthly Supervision

Requisition Number: BEHAV004434

Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

Pontiac, MI 48340, USA

Description

Easterseals MORC is hiring a Behavioral Health Clinician – SUD to help make a difference and become part of something bigger than yourself!

As we continue to grow, we are actively hiring for positions based out of our Pontiac office.

We’re Looking for Game Changers

The types of people who wake up excited to make a difference—the superheroes of their field who genuinely care about the people they serve. If that sounds like you, we want you on our team!

Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Up to 5 days of paid FMLA for qualifying maternity, paternity, foster care, and adoption situations

Paid leave options

Up to $125 bonus for taking 5 consecutive days off

10 paid holidays + 3 floating holidays

Wellness programs

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer

Bonuses and additional incentives

Mileage reimbursement in accordance with the applicable IRS rate

Free financial planning through LoVasco Consulting Group and SoFi

Student loan repayment options

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Licensure

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling.

Current Michigan licensure as a Temporary Limited Licensed Psychologist (TLLP), Limited Licensed Master of Social Work (LLMSW), or Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC).

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment

• Must qualify as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) in accordance with the Michigan Medicaid Provider Manual. QMHP qualification requires meeting the educational requirements above and one of the following:

  • Specialized training, including fieldwork and/or internships associated with an academic curriculum in which the student worked directly with individuals receiving mental health services; or

  • At least one year of experience treating or working with individuals with mental illness.

SUD Credentialing Requirements

For clinicians working with individuals with substance use disorders (SUD), all minimum qualifications must be met and one of the following credentialing pathways must be satisfied:

Have a current registered development plan leading to certification with timely implementation, or currently function under a time‑limited exception plan approved by the Substance Abuse Coordinating Agency (SACA); or

Possess an applicable Michigan Certification Board of Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) or International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) credential; or

Hold certification through the Upper Midwest Indian Council on Addiction Disorders.

What You'll Do

Assessment & Evaluation

Engage individuals in a welcoming, hopeful, and empathetic manner, including during periods of acute need.

Conduct comprehensive, strength‑based assessments to identify mental health, substance use, behavioral health, and co‑occurring needs.

Assess for acute needs and risk and provide or coordinate appropriate interventions.

Complete diagnostic assessments, clinical interviews, and case history reviews within required program and funding‑source timeframes.

Evaluate the interaction between co‑occurring disorders and significant life events.

Demonstrate knowledge of diagnostic criteria for psychiatric and substance use disorders.

May administer, score, and interpret psychometric and/or projective assessments to support diagnosis and treatment planning.

Treatment Planning & Clinical Services

Develop individualized, person‑centered treatment plans that reflect appropriate treatment matching and address identified needs.

Establish measurable goals, objectives, and stage‑or‑phase‑specific interventions.

Provide short‑term individual and/or group therapy and therapeutic interventions.

Provide crisis intervention and evaluate individual progress on an ongoing basis.

Assist individuals with identifying behavioral, emotional, and thought patterns that may contribute to relapse.

Support the development of relapse prevention and crisis plans using personal, community, and provider supports.

Care Coordination & Consultation

Participate as a member of diagnostic teams and utilization review committees.

Collaborate with mental health, substance use, medical, school, vocational, and community providers to support continuity of care.

Provide case management and care coordination services as needed.

Serve as a liaison with community agencies and other providers to coordinate referrals and services.

Authorize medically necessary services in accordance with program and funding‑source requirements.

Connect individuals with community resources, peer support, 12‑step programs, Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), and other recovery‑oriented supports when appropriate.

Education & Support

Provide education and consultation to individuals, families, and support persons regarding diagnoses, treatment options, recovery, and available services.

Provide support and education regarding prescribed medications for mental health and/or substance use disorders.

Encourage engagement with appropriate recovery and community supports.

Documentation & Quality

Maintain timely and accurate documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other records required by agency, program, and funding‑source standards.

Review clinical records to support quality, appropriateness, and progress of treatment.

Collaborate with providers and support systems to promote continued care and positive outcomes.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Masters or better in Counseling.

Masters or better in Social Work.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Cert Adv Alc & Drug Couns

Cert Alc & Drug Coun

MCBAP Development Plan

LMSW

LPC

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