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Salvation Army Central Territory

Substance Abuse Therapist

detroit, MI

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Job description

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 :

Provide screening, assessment, referral and follow up services for individuals seeking admission to Harbor Light programs

Complete screening, assessment, referral and follow-up data reporting forms

Maintain a working knowledge of the American Society of Addiction Medicine manual and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM –IV TR)

Complete intake process for clients within established time frame as indicated for each program. This includes completion of all required critical documents

Provide treatment satisfaction surveys at admission and determine accessibility and efficiency of services

Conduct individual, group, and educational counseling sessions

Maintain case records in accordance with Harbor Light standards

Provide crisis intervention or de-escalation to behavioral/mental health crises involving clients

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

Perform other duties as assigned

Education & Experience :

Licensure in one of the following areas AND working within licensure-specified scope of practice: Licensed Psychologist (LP), Limited-Licensed Psychologist (LLP), Temporary Limited-Licensed Psychologist (TLLP), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Limited-Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Limited-Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LLMFT), Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW), Limited-Licensed Master's Social Worker (LLMSW), Licensed Bachelor's Social Worker (LBSW), Limited-Licensed Bachelor's Social Worker (LLBSW) AND have a registered development plan leading to certification and timely in its implementation OR functioning under a time-limited exception plan approved by the regional PIHP.

OR

(2) Certification in one of the following Michigan Certification Board of Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) or International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC & RC) credentials: Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC), Certified Criminal Justice Professional - IC&RC - Reciprocal (CCJP-R), Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Professional – IC&RC (CCDP) – Bachelor's level only, Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Professional Diplomat – IC&RC (CCDP-D) – Master's level only

OR

(3) one of the following approved alternative certifications: For counselors/therapists: Certification through the Upper Midwest Indian Council on Addiction Disorders (UMICAD) For Licensed Professional Counselors: National Certified Counselor (NCC) with concurrent Master Addictions Counselor (MAC) certification

The Salvation Army offers the following benefits:

Health Care Benefits which include:

Medical

Dental

Vision

Hearing

Flexible spending accounts

AFLAC

Voluntary life insurance benefits

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options

Pet Insurance

Pension contributions (currently 6.0% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment.

Vesting starts after three years of employment, 100% vested after five years of employment

The Salvation Army also offers a 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan in which you may participate immediately, with approved vendors. There is currently no organizational match for 403(b) contributions.

Employee Discounts

Paid Time Off which includes:

Sick days begin accruing the first of the month following 30 days of employment and you may begin to use accrued sick days once available.

Up to (6) earned sick days per year may be used as discretionary days.

Vacation begins accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use vacation days after (90) days of employment.

The accrual rate is based upon years of service and approved hours worked.

You will receive up to 2 personal days per year based on date of hire.

Birthday off with pay.

Paid holidays are effective immediately.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Worksite address

detroit, MI, 48228, US

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