Jail-Based Master’s Clinician – Substance Use & Recovery

Samaritas; Holt (MI); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritas is seeking a Master’s-level Substance Use Disorder Clinician to deliver person-centered behavioral health and addiction treatment within the Eaton County Jail and our Charlotte outpatient clinic.

The role combines jail-based services with outpatient care, requiring collaboration with correctional staff, probation officers, court personnel, and community partners; licensure supervision is available and a path toward full licensure is supported.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Fully licensed clinicians preferred; limited license candidates will be considered.
• Minimum one year of SUD counseling experience preferred.
• Two years of clinical experience working with substance use populations preferred.
• Experience working in a team-based or interdisciplinary environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Primarily deliver jail-based services in collaboration with correctional staff, probation officers, court personnel, and community partners.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual counseling and facilitate therapeutic groups for justice-involved individuals.
• Support crisis intervention and stabilization efforts within the correctional environment.
• Maintain a smaller outpatient clinic caseload to promote continuity of care and ongoing recovery support.
• Help individuals begin and sustain recovery during incarceration.
• Assist clients with successful transition and reintegration into the community upon release.
• Gain diverse clinical experience across correctional and outpatient behavioral health settings.
• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals affected by mental health and substance use challenges.
• Provide individual and family therapy as well as case management support
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation, including service plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries
• Monitor treatment quality and assess effectiveness in achieving client goals
• Conduct community outreach, networking, and marketing to build referral sources and partnerships
• Represent Samaritas’ mission and values with professionalism and integrity
• Participate in team meetings, clinical supervision, and organizational trainings
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance standards and regulatory requirements

Skills

SUD counseling

Case management

Group counseling

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in social work or counseling

Job description

Samaritas is seeking a Master’s-level Substance Use Disorder Clinician to deliver person-centered behavioral health and addiction treatment within the Eaton County Jail and our Charlotte outpatient clinic.

The role combines jail-based services with outpatient care, requiring collaboration with correctional staff, probation officers, court personnel, and community partners; licensure supervision is available and a path toward full licensure is supported.