Substance Use Counselor

Addiction Treatment Services•Traverse City, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pier Substance Use Counselor in the Withdraw Management/Detox department is responsible for providing comprehensive care to clients impacted by substance use disorders. This role involves conducting assessments, setting goals, developing treatment plans, providing therapy, monitoring client progress, and planning for post-discharge care. The counselor will work closely with the Chief Clinical Director and participate in various professional activities, including an on-call system.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a closely related field required.
Must be eligible to obtain certification through the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP).
Candidates who are not currently certified must demonstrate the ability and willingness to complete an MCBAP-approved Professional Development Plan and obtain certification within the required timeframe.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills required.
Commitment to person-centered, recovery-oriented care and the mission of Addiction Treatment Services.
CPR/First Aid Certification
Michigan Licensure (Eligible)
MCBAP CAADC or Development Plan
Strong organizational, diplomatic, and clinical judgment skills.
Effective multi-disciplinary team interaction, critical thinking, decision making and problem solving skills.
Effective communication skills, both written and oral.
Competency in SUD and co-occurring treatment.
Computer knowledgeable.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals impacted by substance use disorders, behavioral health conditions, or co-occurring disorders is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment.
Develop a psychosocial history for each client based on evidence gathered during the assessment.
Identify problem areas assessed in the psychological history.
Identify individual problem areas the client will need to work on during treatment.
State goals and action steps for each resident’s treatment, including the client in the development of their care plan.
Weekly monitor and score the progress of clients against clinical goals.
Case conference and monitor client progress in treatment.
Develop discharge and aftercare plans with each resident.
Conduct substance use educational activities, group lectures, movies, tapes, etc.
Provide individual and group counseling.
Maintain client files with timely progress notations and timely completion of required documentation.
Call in professional medical or psychological consultations where indicated.
Work closely with the Clinical Director who will supervise counselor performance.
Participate in all Professional Staff Organization activities.
Participate in the on-call system.
Contact client’s family/significant other for assessment purpose and to get them to participate in family programming.