Substance Abuse Therapist

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory • Frenchtown Charter Township, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Apply clinical practices and provide client services to the clients of The Salvation Army Harbor Light.

Requirements

• Must possess a Masters degree in Behavioral Science (Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology)
• Minimum two (2) years of experience working with substance abuse populations
• TB Test and police clearance required
• Authorization to work within The United States
• 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)

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
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Hearing
• Flexible spending accounts
• AFLAC
• Voluntary life insurance benefits
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Pet Insurance
• Pension contributions (currently 6.0% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment. Vesting starts after three years of employment, 100% vested after five years of employment
• 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off which includes: Up to (6) earned sick days per year may be used as discretionary days. The accrual rate is based upon years of service and approved hours worked. Sick days begin accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use sick days after (90) days of employment. Vacation begins accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use vacation days after (90) days of employment. You will receive up to 2 personal days per year based on date of hire. Birthday off with pay. Paid holidays are effective immediately.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level