Substance Use Counselor

JOB TITLE: The Pier Substance Use Counselor 

DEPARTMENT: Withdraw Management/Detox

SUPERVISED BY: Chief Clinical Director

AVAILABILITY: Full-Time, variable

BENEFITS: Paid time off, health insurance (plus vision and dental), 401k plus 5% match, Aflac, Employee Assistance Program, Relocation reimbursement available

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:  

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a closely related field required.
  


• Must be eligible to obtain certification through the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP).


• Candidates who are not currently certified must demonstrate the ability and willingness to complete an MCBAP-approved Professional Development Plan and obtain certification within the required timeframe.


• Experience working with individuals impacted by substance use disorders, behavioral health conditions, or co-occurring disorders is preferred.


• Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills required.


• Commitment to person-centered, recovery-oriented care and the mission of Addiction Treatment Services.

REQUIREMENTS 

• CPR/First Aid Certification

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 use 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.