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Substance Abuse Therapist

Substance Abuse Therapist

The Salvation Army USA Central TerritoryMacomb, MI, United States
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The Therapist is responsible to direct client care including group and individual therapy, educative didactics, and quality improvement activities using evidence-based strategies. This role is also responsible for record keeping, interagency relations and being a member of the clinical team.

Essential Responsibilities :

  • Provide screening, assessment, referral and follow up services for individuals seeking admission to Harbor Light programs
  • Complete screening, assessment, referral and follow-up data reporting forms
  • Maintain a working knowledge of the American Society of Addiction Medicine manual and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM -IV TR)
  • Complete intake process for clients within established time frame as indicated for each program. This includes completion of all required critical documents
  • Provide treatment satisfaction surveys at admission and determine accessibility and efficiency of services
  • Conduct individual, group, and educational counseling sessions
  • Maintain case records in accordance with Harbor Light standards
  • Provide crisis intervention or de-escalation to behavioral / mental health crises involving clients
  • 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

Education & Experience :

  • Must possess a Masters degree or Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Science (Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology)
  • Licensure in one of the following areas AND working within licensure-specified scope of practice : Licensed Psychologist (LP), Limited-Licensed Psychologist (LLP), Temporary Limited-Licensed Psychologist (TLLP), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Limited-Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Limited-Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LLMFT), Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW), Limited-Licensed Master's Social Worker (LLMSW), Licensed Bachelor's Social Worker (LBSW), Limited-Licensed Bachelor's Social Worker (LLBSW) AND have a registered development plan leading to certification and timely in its implementation OR functioning under a time-limited exception plan approved by the regional PIHP.
  • OR

  • (2) Certification in one of the following Michigan Certification Board of Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) or International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC & RC) credentials :
  • Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC), Certified Criminal Justice Professional - IC&RC - Reciprocal (CCJP-R), Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Professional - IC&RC (CCDP) - Bachelor's level only, Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Professional Diplomat - IC&RC (CCDP-D) - Master's level only

    OR

  • (3) one of the following approved alternative certifications : For counselors / therapists : Certification through the Upper Midwest Indian Council on Addiction Disorders (UMICAD) For Licensed Professional Counselors : National Certified Counselor (NCC) with concurrent Master Addictions Counselor (MAC) certification
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