Substance Abuse Therapist

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:

• Completes assessments upon intake, providing screening and diagnosis for treatment plans of substance use disorder and other contributing factors
• Develops treatment plans, modifying plans over time in response to client progress
• Facilitates therapy sessions for individuals or groups
• Documents assessments and treatments in a timely manner. May collaborate with other caregivers or refer clients for more specialized services
• Discharges patients in adherence to industry best practices
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education & Experience:

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field
• State of Michigan license (LLPC, LPC, LLMSW, MSW)
• MCBAP certification or development plan; or ability to get proper licensing within 30 days of hire
• Experience in substance disorder or mental health treatment (preferred)