Substance Abuse Therapist – MCBAP

MCHS Family of Services • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

As the leader of the treatment team, the Substance Use Therapist is responsible for providing clinical assessments, counseling, advocacy, and support services for a diverse caseload including adults, adolescents, and families experiencing multiple and complex trauma, as well as a myriad of other mental health challenges and their expression. They are deeply familiar with other services and resources within the community and work closely with them to provide information and support when required, which often may include case conferences, team meetings, and appearance in court. Leading the group treatment team, with the responsibility of ensuring each client successfully completes the goals set forth in their treatment plan by providing individual and group therapy; thus improving social functioning. Collaboration with internal and external resources to ensure the treatment plans created are successful. Guide the client through the entire treatment process, including intake assessments, interviewing and orienting the client, maintaining complete and detailed case records, providing ongoing summaries of service indicating client case history and progress, document progress notes for clients. Advocating for the client. Provides leadership, assist with controlling disruptive behavior using agency approved methods of de-escalation and crisis intervention.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology required.
• One (1) year of experience in a residential or inpatient setting working with serious mental health disorders of at-risk youth preferred.
• Michigan Certification Board for Addition Professionals (MCBAP).
• Possession of a certified full license for the State of Michigan.
• Experience working with homeless or vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessments, counseling, advocacy, and support services for a diverse caseload.
• Lead the group treatment team to ensure clients complete their treatment goals.
• Provide individual and group therapy to improve social functioning.
• Collaborate with internal and external resources for successful treatment plans.
• Guide clients through the treatment process including intake assessments and orientation.
• Maintain complete and detailed case records and document client progress.
• Advocate for clients and provide leadership in treatment settings.
• Control disruptive behavior using approved de-escalation and crisis intervention methods.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including insurance benefits.
• Generous PTO plan.
• Supplemental benefits.
• 401k with match.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees