Substance Use Counselor

JOB TITLE: Substance Use Counselor

SUPERVISED BY: Clinical Director

AVAILABILITY: Full-time or part-time

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with 5% match, Vacation Time, and Sick Time, Employee Assistance Program. Benefits will be based on whether you are a full or part time employee. This position does include the option for onsite childcare for staff pending location.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Assessments, goals setting, treatment planning, therapy, monitoring of ongoing treatment and progress of clients and the planning for client care following discharge.

EDUCATION: Masters with two years' experience preferred, bachelor's degree in a human services field considered.

REQUIREMENTS:CPR/First Aid

LICENSES/CREDENTIALS:Michigan Licensure (Eligible)MCBAP CAADC or Development Plan

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Provides comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment.Develop a psychosocial history for each client based on evidence gathered during the assessment.Identify problem areas assessed in the psychological history.Identify individual problem areas the client will need to work on during treatment.State goals and action steps for each resident’s treatment, including the client in the development of their care plan.Weekly monitor and score the progress of clients against clinical goals.Case conference and monitor client progress in treatment.Develop discharge and aftercare plans with each resident.Conduct substance abuse educational activities, group lectures, movies, tapes, etc.Provide individual and group counseling.Maintain client files with timely progress notations and timely completion of required documentation.Call in professional medical or psychological consultations where indicated.Work closely with the Clinical Director who will supervise counselor performance.Participate in all professional staff organization activities.Participate in the on-call system.Contact client’s family/significant other for assessment purpose and to get them to participate in family programming.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: None

SKILLS NEEDED/EXPERIENCE:Strong organizational, diplomatic, and clinical judgment skills.Effective multi-disciplinary team interaction, critical thinking, decision making and problem solving skills.Effective communication skills, both written and oral.Competency in SUD and co-occurring treatment.Computer knowledgeable.