Mental Health / Addiction Services Master's-level Therapist

Samaritas; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in human services is seeking a dedicated Masters-level Clinician to provide essential clinical services for clients facing substance use disorders. This role offers the opportunity to develop personalized treatment plans, engage with families, and lead case management efforts. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling and have experience in SUD counseling. Join a mission-driven organization that empowers individuals and creates positive transformations in the community. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this position offers a rewarding career path with significant professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits

Company paid Basic Life Insurance

Company paid Short Term Disability

Retirement Plan (403b)

Great Personal Time Off (PTO) accruals

Awesome Employee Discounts

UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling required.
• Two years of clinical experience with SUD clientele preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop person-centered treatment plans and coordinate client care.
• Provide individual and family therapy, case management as needed.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Case Management

Therapeutic Services

Family Engagement

SUD Counseling

Education

Master Degree in Social Work

Master Degree in Counseling

Job description

Position Details

WEST MICHIGAN - Mental Health / Addiction Services Masters-level Clinician

Our Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Clinician provides clinical services to clients and families, clinical leadership to case managers or recovery coaches that are assisting in the case and is responsible for the assessment, treatment plan, quarterly reviews and any therapeutic services they deliver, including the authorization and reauthorizations for each clinical case.

Welcome to Samaritas Nation!

Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides.

APPLY TODAY! #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve!

What's In It For You

Some of the benefits you may receive are:

Full Time/Part Time

• Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000 minimum for each full time and part time employee)
• Company paid Short Term Disability accrual (Full time employees)
• Retirement Plan (403b) - Company matches on first 1.5% of gross income at 133%
• Great Personal Time Off (PTO) accruals
• Awesome Employee Discounts
• UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options
• Plus, many more benefits

Contingent

• Retirement Plan (403b) – Contributions
• Awesome Employee Discounts
• UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options

Job Responsibilities

The Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Clinician is accountable to the Supervisor for providing clinical services to clients and families. He/she is to provide case clinical leadership to case managers or recovery coaches that are assisting in the case. The clinician is responsible for the assessment, treatment plan, quarterly reviews and any therapeutic services he/she delivers. The clinician is responsible for the authorization and reauthorizations for the case.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Develop a person-centered treatment plan that focuses on addressing the needs of the client to include family engagement when applicable
2. Coordinate care for the client with family and other involved individuals, i.e. school personnel, probation officer, mentor, DHHS, medical personnel, etc
3. Provide individual, family therapy, and case management, as needed to each client/family on his/her caseload
4. Market and network with community partners and current/potential referral sources. Examples of this include but are not limited to attending community collaborative meetings, distributing marketing material, providing a description of services provided
5. Complete all service plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and all other necessary documentation in a timely manner
6. Represent Samaritas mission and vision with community partners. Exercise excellence and integrity as the job requirements are fulfilled
7. Monitor the quality of overall treatment services to clients on his/her caseload; and evaluate the adequacy of these services to meet treatment objectives
8. Participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings, therapist meetings, and any others as deemed necessary by the SUD Leadership
9. Responsible for timely Quality Assurance compliance as related to employee’s roles and functions

Professional Growth

• Possess a working knowledge of licensing and accreditation standards and work to assure compliance with such standards
• Utilize educational opportunities and resources offered by the agency and through the profession for continued development of skills and clinical expertise, (conferences, trainings, peer supervision)

Job Qualifications

Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification

• Master Degree in Social Work, Counseling or a related field, from an accredited institution
• Two years of clinical experience working with SUD clientele preferred
• Prior experience working with an interdisciplinary team preferred.

Experience

• Minimum one year SUD counseling experience preferred
• Minimum experience working on a team preferred
• Familiarity with SUD documentation preferred

Additional Work Requirements

• Valid unrestricted driver's license with good driving record and proof of automobile insurance.