Social Worker (LMSW) - Contractual or Full Time

Community Healing Centers; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Healing Centers in Kalamazoo, MI, seeks a Social Worker (LMSW) to join the Outpatient Adult Substance Abuse/Mental Health Services team. The role supports clients through assessments, treatment planning, and individual, group, or family therapy within integrated care.

The position is full-time with potential contractual terms. You will perform admissions, ongoing therapy, and coordinate with funding authorities to ensure access to services; some evening groups may be required.

Qualifications

• Master’s Social Worker Clinical License required.
• Experience providing Substance Abuse counseling to individuals and groups.
• Knowledge of CMH population and required documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient clinical services including psycho-social assessments, treatment planning, and discharge/aftercare planning.
• Conduct individual, group and/or family sessions.
• Perform admission, assessment, and discharge functions.
• Assess mental health, substance use, and other status of clients.
• Prepare treatment plans and submit reports per CARF and state requirements.
• Obtain funding authorizations from the state and insurers.
• Maintain professional relationships with referral sources.
• Note: this position may run some evening groups.

Skills

LMSW licensed

Clinical therapy skills

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Tools

EHR systems

CMH documentation tools

Job description

Social Worker (LMSW) - Contractual or Full Time

• Full-time

Our Elizabeth Upjohn Community Healing Center is looking for a Social Worker (LMSW) to join the Outpatient Adult Substance Abuse/Mental Health Services team!

About Community Healing Centers:

Our mission is to provide the community with integrated healing services . These services include children and family support, mental health counseling, addiction treatment and recovery, education and prevention.

We are here for you when:

• There is a loss or sudden life change,
• Drinking or other drug use is interfering with life,
• Sexual, physical or emotional abuse occurs,
• Parenting becomes overwhelming or unmanageable,
• School success and behavior is a struggle,
• Conflict threatens a relationship,
• Depression makes it difficult to maintain regular activity,
• You don't know what you need, but you know you want to feel differently.

We are committed to offering individuals, couples, children and families the services and hope they need to achieve maximum health and healing.

Provide outpatient clinical services including psycho-social assessments, treatment planning, and discharge/aftercare planning activities and provision of individual, group, or family sessions to be scheduled based on client needs.

Responsibilities

• Performing admission, assessment, and discharge functions.
• Assessing mental health, substance use, and other status of clients.
• Preparing client initial and master treatment plans as appropriate.
• Conducting individual, group and/or family therapy as appropriate.
• Conducting education and training regarding aspects of substance abuse and severe and persistent mental illness.
• Preparing/submitting reports in accordance with state, agency, referral and CARF program requirements.
• Obtaining/monitoring funding authorizations from the state and insurance companies.
• Maintaining professional relationships with referral sources.

NOTE: This position will be responsible for running some evening groups.

• Master’s Social Worker Clinical License required
• Certified Advanced Addictions and Drug (CAADC) credential preferred
• Experience providing Substance Abuse counseling to individuals and groups required
• Experience with CMH population and required documentation and electronic record preferred

Desired Competencies

• Strong clinical skills and ability to engage in positive therapeutic relationships required. Ability to engage and retain clients
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, ability to operate computer equipment
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, program and services as they relate to the provision of services
• Working knowledge of the system of services needed to address the needs of people with substance abuse issues and the ability to coordinate care between these programs.
• Clinical experience using evidence based practices for Mental Health and Substance abuse including, but not limited to, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Stage of Change theory, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Are you interested in being part of an amazing team that makes a difference in our client's lives?

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.