Substance Use Counselor

Alpharus Health•Marquette, MI

6d•$22 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Alpharus Health is hiring a Substance Use Counselor to provide substance use treatment services at Marquette Branch Prison in Marquette, Michigan. The counselor provides orientation, intake, comprehensive and mid-program assessments, discharge planning, and aftercare recommendations in accordance with Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) contract requirements. The role includes delivering evidence-based group therapy, documenting treatment plans and client progress, completing reporting requirements, and maintaining related records and charts. The position also provides individual segregation discharges when needed and approved for offenders terminated early from substance abuse services. The counselor must follow MDOC policies and procedures, particularly those concerning safety, security, and professional boundaries, and navigate both the internal electronic health record and MDOC reporting system. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of experience, or a master’s degree and at least one year of experience.
Experience in a substance abuse-related field, including counseling, assessment, treatment planning, and group therapy skills, and experience working with an offender population.
Clinical licensure and/or certification in Michigan, or ability to obtain it within the timeframe specified by the Michigan Board of Addiction Professionals (MCBAP).
Ability to follow MDOC directives and remain flexible to accommodate facility space and scheduling.
Ability to work independently and/or with team members as available.
Ability to receive and apply clinical supervision feedback as needed.
Excellent attendance and punctuality to ensure consistent service delivery.

Responsibilities

Provide group orientation, individual intake, comprehensive assessments, mid-program assessments, and discharge planning, including aftercare recommendations, in accordance with MDOC contract requirements.
Document treatment and discharge plans, client progress, and responses to treatment, and maintain related records and charts.
Provide evidence-based group therapy for groups of up to 15 offenders in accordance with MDOC contract requirements.
Provide individual segregation discharges as needed and approved for offenders terminated early from substance abuse services, subject to correctional facility discretion and MDOC contract requirements.
Complete reporting requirements.
Adhere to MDOC policies and procedures, with particular attention to safety, security, and professional boundaries with the offender population.
Navigate the internal electronic health record and the MDOC system for reporting.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums.
Employee assistance programs focused on mental health.
403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance, and life and AD&D insurance paid for by Alpharus.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
18 paid time-off days per year, with accrual rates increasing with years of service.
9 paid company holidays.
Training and development programs.
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year.
eLearning access to online courses providing CEUs and job-related training.
Formal and informal clinical supervision.