The Salvation Army Great Lakes Division
Substance Abuse Therapist
The Salvation Army Great Lakes Division, Charter Township of Clinton, Michigan, United States
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Position Summary The Substance Abuse Therapist is responsible for providing comprehensive counseling services, maintaining case records, and offering crisis intervention for clients. This position involves conducting individual, group, and educational counseling sessions, managing client treatment plans, and coordinating with referral sources.
Responsibilities
Provide screening, assessment, referral and follow up services for individuals seeking admission to Harbor Light programs.
Complete screening, assessment, referral and follow‑up data reporting forms.
Maintain a working knowledge of the American Society of Addiction Medicine manual and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM‑IV TR).
Complete intake process for clients within the established time frame as indicated for each program, including completion of all required critical documents.
Provide treatment satisfaction surveys at admission and determine accessibility and efficiency of services.
Conduct individual, group, and educational counseling sessions.
Maintain case records in accordance with Harbor Light standards.
Provide crisis intervention or de‑escalation to behavioral/mental health crises involving clients.
Follow up to determine reliability and validity of individual client treatment plan established, making 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, including aftercare plan, referral and letters to referring agencies.
Participate in the review of all clinical issues, activities, and program policies and procedures.
Distribute/collect treatment satisfaction surveys at the beginning of treatment, mid‑treatment and at discharge.
Attend all clinical staff meetings and team conferences.
Participate in educational courses, seminars, workshops, current literature, and in‑service meetings to enhance treatment skills.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Must possess a Masters degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Science (Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology). TB Test and police clearance required. Authorization to work within the United States.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Experience working with substance abuse or mental health populations preferred.
Computer Skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications and email system.
Experience using Electronic Medical Records system preferred.
Certificates And Licenses
Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed.
Licensure in one of the following areas and working within licensure‑specified scope of practice: Licensed Psychologist (LP), Limited‑Licensed Psychologist (LLP), Temporary Limited‑Licensed Psychologist (TLLP), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Limited‑Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Limited‑Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LLMFT), Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW), Limited‑Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LLMSW), Licensed Bachelor’s Social Worker (LBSW), Limited‑Licensed Bachelor’s Social Worker (LLBSW) and have a registered development plan leading to certification and timely implementation or functioning under a time‑limited exception plan approved by the regional PIHP.
(2) Certification in one of the following Michigan Certification Board of Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) or International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC & RC) credentials: Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC), Certified Criminal Justice Professional – IC&RC – Reciprocal (CCJP‑R), Certified Co‑Occurring Disorders Professional – IC&RC (CCDP) – Bachelor’s level only, Certified Co‑Occurring Disorders Professional Diplomat – IC&RC (CCDP‑D) – Master’s level only OR
One of the following approved alternative certifications:
For counselors/therapists: Certification through the Upper Midwest Indian Council on Addiction Disorders (UMICAD).
For Licensed Professional Counselors: National Certified Counselor (NCC) with concurrent Master Addictions Counselor (MAC) certification.
Employment Type: Full Time
Bonus/Commission: No
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Position Summary The Substance Abuse Therapist is responsible for providing comprehensive counseling services, maintaining case records, and offering crisis intervention for clients. This position involves conducting individual, group, and educational counseling sessions, managing client treatment plans, and coordinating with referral sources.
Responsibilities
Provide screening, assessment, referral and follow up services for individuals seeking admission to Harbor Light programs.
Complete screening, assessment, referral and follow‑up data reporting forms.
Maintain a working knowledge of the American Society of Addiction Medicine manual and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM‑IV TR).
Complete intake process for clients within the established time frame as indicated for each program, including completion of all required critical documents.
Provide treatment satisfaction surveys at admission and determine accessibility and efficiency of services.
Conduct individual, group, and educational counseling sessions.
Maintain case records in accordance with Harbor Light standards.
Provide crisis intervention or de‑escalation to behavioral/mental health crises involving clients.
Follow up to determine reliability and validity of individual client treatment plan established, making 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, including aftercare plan, referral and letters to referring agencies.
Participate in the review of all clinical issues, activities, and program policies and procedures.
Distribute/collect treatment satisfaction surveys at the beginning of treatment, mid‑treatment and at discharge.
Attend all clinical staff meetings and team conferences.
Participate in educational courses, seminars, workshops, current literature, and in‑service meetings to enhance treatment skills.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Must possess a Masters degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Science (Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology). TB Test and police clearance required. Authorization to work within the United States.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Experience working with substance abuse or mental health populations preferred.
Computer Skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications and email system.
Experience using Electronic Medical Records system preferred.
Certificates And Licenses
Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed.
Licensure in one of the following areas and working within licensure‑specified scope of practice: Licensed Psychologist (LP), Limited‑Licensed Psychologist (LLP), Temporary Limited‑Licensed Psychologist (TLLP), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Limited‑Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Limited‑Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LLMFT), Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW), Limited‑Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LLMSW), Licensed Bachelor’s Social Worker (LBSW), Limited‑Licensed Bachelor’s Social Worker (LLBSW) and have a registered development plan leading to certification and timely implementation or functioning under a time‑limited exception plan approved by the regional PIHP.
(2) Certification in one of the following Michigan Certification Board of Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) or International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC & RC) credentials: Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC), Certified Criminal Justice Professional – IC&RC – Reciprocal (CCJP‑R), Certified Co‑Occurring Disorders Professional – IC&RC (CCDP) – Bachelor’s level only, Certified Co‑Occurring Disorders Professional Diplomat – IC&RC (CCDP‑D) – Master’s level only OR
One of the following approved alternative certifications:
For counselors/therapists: Certification through the Upper Midwest Indian Council on Addiction Disorders (UMICAD).
For Licensed Professional Counselors: National Certified Counselor (NCC) with concurrent Master Addictions Counselor (MAC) certification.
Employment Type: Full Time
Bonus/Commission: No
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