Substance Abuse Therapist

salvarmycareers; Monroe (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits (Health Care)

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Hearing benefits

Flexible spending accounts

AFLAC insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Pension contributions

403(b) retirement plan

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Personal days

Birthday off with pay

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Salvation Army Harbor Light seeks a qualified behavioral health professional to provide counseling and client services. You will conduct individual, group, and educational sessions, maintain case records, and coordinate with referral sources for authorization and reporting.

The role emphasizes adherence to Harbor Light standards and continuous improvement through trainings. Ideal candidates have a Master’s in Behavioral Science and at least two years of experience with substance abuse

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master’s degree in Behavioral Science (Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology).
• Minimum two years of experience working with substance abuse populations.
• TB test and police clearance required.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual, group, and educational counseling sessions.
• Maintain case records in accordance with Harbor Light standards.
• Follow up to assess and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Maintain contact with referral sources and submit required authorization requests and reports.
• Complete discharge documentation including aftercare plan and referrals.
• Participate in clinical staff meetings and program policy reviews.
• Distribute and collect treatment satisfaction surveys at intake, mid-treatment, and discharge.
• Attend educational seminars and trainings to enhance treatment skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Counseling

Client services

Record keeping

Referral coordination

Education

Master's degree in Behavioral Science

Job description

Position Summary:

Apply clinical practices and provide client services to the clients of The Salvation Army Harbor Light.

Essential 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
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education/Experience:

• Must possess a Masters degree in Behavioral Science (Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology)
• Minimum two (2) years of experience working with substance abuse populations
• TB Test and police clearance required
• Authorization to work within The United States

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)

The Salvation Army offers the following benefits:

• Health Care Benefits which include:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Hearing
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • AFLAC
  • Voluntary life insurance benefits
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Pet Insurance
• Pension contributions (currently 6.0% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment.
  • Vesting starts after three years of employment, 100% vested after five years of employment
• The Salvation Army also offers a 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan in which you may participate immediately, with approved vendors. There is currently no organizational match for 403(b) contributions.
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off which includes:
  • Up to (6) earned sick days per year may be used as discretionary days.
  • The accrual rate is based upon years of service and approved hours worked.
  • Sick days begin accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use sick days after (90) days of employment.
  • Vacation begins accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use vacation days after (90) days of employment.
  • You will receive up to 2 personal days per year based on date of hire.
  • Birthday off with pay.
  • Paid holidays are effective immediately.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.