Residential Therapist $3,000 Sign on Bonus Available
Job Description
Salary Range : $55,000.00 To 63,000.00 Annually
Employee Perks :
- $3,000 Sign on Bonus
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance at no cost to employee
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Starting PTO 120 Hours
- 403(B) with Employer Matching
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Professional Development Assistance
- Qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
- Wellness Reward Program
- Employer Sponsored Outings
Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity? Do you have a passion for helping others and making a difference in the lives of others?
Growth Works, is a long-standing non-profit organization servicing the Western Wayne counties of Metro Detroit. We are currently seeking to urgently hire a Residential Therapist for our Oxford, MI location.
The residential therapist provides and facilitates group therapy and treatment planning for adolescent clients with Substance Use Disorders (SUD) in a non-secure, residential facility.
All services are provided in accordance with Growth Works approaches, policies and procedures. Functions in a therapeutic client-facing role where ongoing adherence to Agency policies and the ability to establish and develop appropriate client-therapist relationships based on trust, good-will and relationship building is key.
Job Responsibilities :
- The residential therapist ensures that clients are receiving the necessary clinical care to progress in completion of their treatment goals, mastering recovery, with emphasis sustained post program recovery.
- Functions as a key component of the Growth Works Treatment Team, in partnership with Crossroads for Youth.
- Facilitates and provides direct clinical care in group, family and individual settings while fostering a safe and inclusive treatment environment.
Utilizes various therapeutic approaches, emotions regulation techniques and trauma-informed practices in keeping with Growth Works philosophy and as determined by client need.
- Completion of proper documentation of the case file including, but not limited to, accurate preparation of treatment plans, discharge summaries, progress notes and biopsychosocial reports.
- Attendance and participation in staff meetings, staff in-services and meetings with community partners, as assigned
- Work in tandem with Crossroads for Youth to coordinate care for the clients while maintaining a healthy cross organizational partnership.
- Master the Clinical Competencies to the satisfaction of the Program Manager
- Addresses personal recovery matters in a manner consistent with the agencys approach to recovery.
Requirements :
- Masters degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or another relevant field of study.
- Current holder of Certified Advanced Addictions Counselor (CAADC) or registered development plan with MCBAP to complete certification- if not a holder, will need to register within 60 days of hire.
- Current holder of State of Michigan license as a Social Worker (LLMSW / LMSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC / LPC).
Recent graduates will need to apply for license within 30 days of hire.
- Previous experience with the SUD treatment and recovery required.
- Knowledge of co-occurring disorders, trauma and brain development preferred.
- Successful ability to complete agency background screenings and tests.
Physical requirements :
- Must be able to complete manual tasks involving dexterity to enter and retrieve data using computer systems, systems applications, and other office equipment.
- Ability to lift and transport materials / supplies up to 25 lbs. for internal documentation and recordkeeping, court support, and other administrative tasks.
Compensation details : 55000-63000 Yearly Salary
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