SUD Clinician

Macomb County Government

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Clinician performs assessments of program participants, prepares assessment reports and coordinates referrals for treatment. This position ensures prompt and complete clinical treatment services and counseling, conducts interviews, coordinates cases with probation, District and Circuit Court, and jail/program staff. The SUD Clinician also gathers data and records and prepares related reports.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field
Current State of Michigan license is preferred, if licensure is available for the degree field
Minimum of two (2) years of professional substance abuse therapy, counseling and/or case management experience
Certification with the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) or an approved development plan within six months of hire
Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel
Knowledge of Mental health treatment and chemical dependency services
Knowledge of Court processes and procedures
Knowledge of Basic concepts of human behavior, specifically related to substance use and criminality
Knowledge of Job-related software including Microsoft Office and other computer programs
Knowledge of Legal terminology and court procedures
Knowledge of Court systems, probation departments, law enforcement agencies and their operations
Knowledge of Available varying types of treatment facilities and programs available
Skill in Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
Skill in Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
Skill in Effective verbal and written communications
Skill in Assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, reviewing work assignments and time management
Skill in Motivational interviewing techniques
Skill in Implementing intervention methodologies and techniques
Skill in Recognizing substance abuse and/or mental health issues
Skill in Finding appropriate treatment/care centers and making timely referrals to coordinate care
Skill in Maintaining organization and time management
Skill in Managing crisis interventions with clients or treatment agencies
Skill in Training new staff, interns or externs
Ability to Meet schedules and deadlines of the work
Ability to Understand and carry out oral and written directions
Ability to Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
Ability to Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
Ability to Manage crisis situations and provide crisis intervention
Ability to Use Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) for diagnosis of mental disorder and monitor levels of appropriate care
Ability to Develop appropriate care plans and treatment services
Ability to Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign
Ability to Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
Ability to Work independently

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or other related field
Current State of Michigan license is required, if degree field requires licensure to practice
Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred

Responsibilities

Conducts assessment interviews and makes assessment reports.
Creates and monitors Individual Treatment Plans for program participants.
Coordinates and monitors treatment and other service delivery items.
Coordinates and monitors ancillary services with judges, staff, Community Corrections, Circuit Court Probation, treatment providers, and other agencies.
Prepares case files, maintains records, utilizes case management systems and enters data.
Prepares progress and statistical reports.
Monitors participants, candidates and a comparison group.
Appears at court sessions.
Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.
Performs related duties as assigned.