Substance Abuse Therapist - Make a difference every day

The Great Lakes Harbor Light System was established in 1939 and is one of the State's largest drug rehabilitation systems, and the first treatment program in Michigan to be accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations in 1975.  The Harbor Light skillfully serves individuals, maximizing their potential for recovery, self-sufficiency and re-entry into society after battling alcohol and drug abuse, and/or housing insecurity.  Primary Duties and Responsibilities:Conduct individual, group, and educational counseling sessions

• Maintain case records in accordance with Harbor Light standards
• 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

Qualifications:Minimum two (2) years of experience working with substance abuse populations

• TB Test and police clearance required
• Authorization to work within The United States

Education/Experience:Must possess a Masters degree in Behavioral Science (Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology)Certificates and Licenses:Must possess approved MCBAP certification (CADC, CAADC, etc), approved Development Plan, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employmentMust possess State of Michigan license (LLMSW, LMSW, LPC, LLPC)

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