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Job description
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
Worksite address
detroit, MI, 48228, US
Who can apply
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