SUD Master's Clinician - Eaton County

Samaritas; Charlotte (MI); On-site; USD 51,480 - 62,920; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Samaritas, located in Charlotte, Michigan, is seeking a Masters-level SUD Clinician to join their team. The clinician will provide essential clinical care and facilitate recovery services, playing a key role within a mission-driven organization.

This position offers a starting salary of $57,200, with comprehensive benefits available after 30 days of employment. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in a related field and experience in SUD counseling.

Qualifications

• Master's level education required, ideally in Social Work or Counseling.
• Two years of clinical experience with SUD clientele is preferred.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop personalized treatment plans focused on client needs.
• Coordinate client care with involved family and professionals.
• Provide therapy and case management for each client.
• Market services and network with community partners.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Family therapy

SUD counseling

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master Degree in Social Work or Counseling

Job description

Eaton County Mental Health / Addiction Services Masters-level Clinician

If you’re passionate about behavioral health and addiction recovery, this is your opportunity. As a Master’s-level SUD Clinician, you will deliver meaningful clinical care, facilitate therapeutic services, and grow your career within a mission-driven organization.

We are looking for a FULLY LICENSED or LIMITED LICENSED therapist to join our team! Based on the current caseload, the expectation is to have our clinicians in the office Monday - Friday.

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.

This position has an annual salary, starting at $57,200 and based on applicable experience. Comprehensive benefits are effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop a person-centered treatment plan that focuses on addressing the needs of the client to include family engagement when applicable
• Coordinate care for the client with family and other involved individuals, i.e. school personnel, probation officer, mentor, DHHS, medical personnel, etc
• Provide individual, family therapy, and case management, as needed to each client/family on his/her caseload
• 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
• Complete all service plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and all other necessary documentation in a timely manner
• Represent Samaritas mission and vision with community partners. Exercise excellence and integrity as the job requirements are fulfilled
• Monitor the quality of overall treatment services to clients on his/her caseload; and evaluate the adequacy of these services to meet treatment objectives
• Participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings, therapist meetings, and any others as deemed necessary by the SUD Leadership
• 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
• Fully licensed clinician preferred. Limited license will be considered

Additional Work Requirements

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