Substance Recovery Counselor

Job Summary

Catholic Charities of Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Counties seeks a Substance Recovery Counselor to support individuals in their journey towards recovery. The role involves providing counseling, developing personalized treatment plans, collaborating with other professionals, and maintaining client records.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct intake evaluations to determine client needs and recommend next steps
• Provide individual and group counseling sessions
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and community resources
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development
• A few hours of weeknight availability each week

Qualifications

• Unencumbered license in social work, counseling, psychology, or marriage and family counseling
• Prior experience in substance abuse counseling
• Bilingual – Spanish

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $68,000–$85,000 annually, based on licensure level and additional credentials. Sign-On Bonus: $2,500

Required

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited institution
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) license in the State of Michigan

Personal Attributes

• Anticipated Mission-Driven: Deep commitment to the mission and values of Catholic Charities of Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Counties
• Collaborative Team Player: Works positively in a team environment
• Solution-Oriented Problem Solver: Identifies and solves challenges proactively
• Culturally Sensitive: Demonstrates awareness and respect for cultural diversity
• Integrity: Upholds moral character and responsibly uses resources to serve the mission

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• On-site position, may require occasional meetings or events outside regular business hours
• May involve working with sensitive or potentially traumatic information and direct interaction with individuals or families in crisis
• Frequent use of hands for handling objects, tools, or controls; talking, bending, squatting, twisting, climbing, kneeling, reaching, and occasionally lifting or carrying up to 30 pounds
• Vision requirements include close-up work, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus
• The work environment may involve varying degrees of physical discomfort and occasional loud noise
• Occasional driving, potentially with clients, during the workday may be needed for operational purposes
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions