Substance Abuse Therapist – MCBAP

Overview

As the leader of the treatment team, the Substance Use Therapist provides clinical assessments, counseling, advocacy, and support services for a diverse caseload including adults, adolescents, and families experiencing multiple and complex trauma and other mental health challenges.

• Lead the group treatment team and ensure each client successfully completes the goals set in their treatment plan through individual and group therapy.
• Collaborate with internal and external resources to ensure the treatment plans created are successful.
• Guide the client through the entire treatment process, including intake assessments, interviewing, and orienting the client, while maintaining complete and detailed case records and providing ongoing progress summaries.
• Advocate for the client.
• Provide leadership and assist with controlling disruptive behavior using agency approved methods of de-escalation and crisis intervention.

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology required.
• One (1) year of experience in a residential or inpatient setting working with serious mental health disorders of at-risk youth preferred.
• Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP).
• Possession of a certified full license for the State of Michigan.
• Experience working with homeless or vulnerable populations.

MCHS offers a competitive compensation package including insurance benefits, generous PTO plan, supplemental benefits, 401k with match, professional development opportunities, and more!

MCHS is an equal opportunity employer where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics as established by law. This policy extends to all policies and procedures related to the recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.