Substance Abuse Therapist

About the role

The Therapist is responsible for directing client care including group and individual therapy, educative didactics, and quality improvement activities using evidence-based strategies. This role also involves record keeping, interagency relations, and being part of the clinical team.

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

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

Essential qualifications include:

• Licensure in one of the specified areas
• Knowledge of relevant manuals and diagnostic tools
• Ability to conduct various types of therapy and counseling
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain accurate and organized records
• Proficiency in maintaining interagency relationships
• Ability to provide crisis intervention and de-escalation
• Ability to complete discharge documentation and aftercare plans
• Commitment to ongoing professional development