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Substance Abuse Therapist in Grand Rapids, Michigan at The Salvation Army Great Lakes Division

Salary: $58350 - $76480Job Function: MedicalEmployment Type: Full-Time
The Salvation Army Great Lakes Division
Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503, United States
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Job Description

The Great Lakes Harbor Light System was established in 1939 and is one of the State's largest drug rehabilitation systems, and the first treatment program in Michigan to be accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations in 1975.

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
Licenses:
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)

In addition: Must be highly organized, motivated, a self starter with the ability to multi-task, be creative.

Job Location

Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503, United States

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