Clinician - Adolescent - Full Time
About The Position
The Clinician, Adolescents conducts assessment and treatment for adolescents experiencing substance use disorders and co-occurring behavioral health issues. The role diagnoses and treats mental and emotional disorders—including cognitive, affective, and behavioral disorders—within the context of family systems. The clinician provides outpatient counseling using evidence-based practices, develops family-centered treatment plans, and applies appropriate interventions and levels of care to help clients manage symptoms and achieve treatment goals. The role also maintains required documentation and may present information about substance use and CARE of Southeastern Michigan’s services.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or another related and applicable field.
- Active licensure or certification in accordance with the governing body for the professional field, such as LLMSW, LMSW, or LPC.
- Certification by the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals as a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC), or a registered development plan that is being implemented on time.
Responsibilities
- Conduct screenings and comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments for adolescents seeking outpatient counseling for substance use disorders and co-occurring behavioral health issues, including identifying a diagnosis.
- Provide counseling to adolescents while maintaining fidelity to evidence-based practices.
- Develop and implement therapeutic treatment plans using a family-centered philosophy.
- Plan and administer therapeutic interventions using Motivational Enhancement Therapy and Contingency Management for Youth Addiction to help clients manage symptoms and meet treatment goals.
- Assess and deliver services at the appropriate level of care, applying effective interventions for the presenting issue.
- Complete and maintain assigned paperwork according to funding-source standards and CARE of SEM policies and procedures.
- Provide presentations on general substance use issues and CARE of SEM services as needed.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid continuing education units (CEUs)
- Paid licensing exam and supervision
- Professional liability insurance
- Paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
