Substance Abuse Therapist - Join a great team

The Salvation Army Great Lakes Division; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization in Detroit, Michigan, is seeking a skilled counselor to conduct individual and group counseling sessions for individuals battling substance abuse. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Behavioral Science and at least two years of experience working with substance abuse populations. Responsibilities include maintaining case records, completing discharge documentation, and collaborating with referral sources. This role requires TB testing, police clearance, and authorization to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years working with substance abuse populations.
• Must pass TB test and provide police clearance.
• Authorization to work in the United States required.
• Authorization to work within the United States.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
• Maintain case records as per Harbor Light standards.
• Complete discharge documentation for each client.
• Maintain contact with referral sources and submit treatment authorization requests and required reports.
• Complete discharge documentation including aftercare plan and letters to referring agencies.
• Participate in clinical reviews, policy discussions, and program meetings.
• Distribute/collect treatment satisfaction surveys at each treatment stage (beginning, mid, discharge).
• Attend clinical staff meetings and team conferences.
• Engage in ongoing education to enhance treatment skills.

Skills

Counseling

Case management

Substance abuse experience

US work authorization

Education

Masters degree in Behavioral Science

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Michigan licensure (LLMSW/LMSW/LPC/LLPC)

Job description

Overview

The Great Lakes Harbor Light System was established in 1939 and is one of the State's largest drug rehabilitation systems, and the first treatment program in Michigan to be accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations in 1975. The Harbor Light skillfully serves individuals, maximizing their potential for recovery, self-sufficiency and re-entry into society after battling alcohol and drug abuse, and/or housing insecurity.

Primary Duties and 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

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of experience working with substance abuse populations
• TB Test and police clearance required
• Authorization to work within The United States

Education/Experience:
Must possess a Masters degree in Behavioral Science (Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology)

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)