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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