Substance Abuse Therapist
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Job Description
Unit: The Salvation Army – Great Lakes Harbor Light System
Position: Substance Abuse Therapist
Reports to: Clinical Supervisor
Purpose:
Provide substance abuse counseling to clients of The Salvation Army Harbor Light System in accordance with Harbor Light policies and procedures.
Summary:
Apply clinical practices and provide client services to the clients of The Salvation Army Harbor Light
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct individual, group, and educational counseling sessions
- Maintain case records in accordance with Harbor Light standards
- 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
Qualifications:
- Minimum two (2) years of experience working with substance abuse populations
- TB Test and police clearance required
- Authorization to work within The United States
Education/Experience:
- Must possess a Masters degree in Behavioral Science (Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology)
Computer Skills:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications and email system
- Experience using Electronic Medical Records system preferred
- Understand and work within The Salvation Army and Harbor Light Mission Statements
- Possess an excellent working knowledge of The Harbor Light Policies and Procedures
- Must possess approved MCBAP certification (CADC, CAADC, etc), approved Development Plan, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment
- Must possess State of Michigan license (LLMSW, LMSW, LPC, LLPC)
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