Addiction Medicine Social Worker

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

General Summary:

You will be responsible for providing high-quality psychiatric and chemical dependency services in an ambulatory clinic setting within a region of the business unit. You will conduct comprehensive evaluations and deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions including individual, group, conjoint, family, and didactic therapy sessions. You will work with adult individuals and couples, families, adolescents, and children, and as qualified, you will provide crisis intervention services to support clients in acute distress. You will maintain detailed clinical documentation, collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams, and contribute to the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans that address each client's unique needs and recovery goals. You will also participate in ongoing clinical supervision, professional development activities, and quality improvement initiatives to ensure the delivery of exceptional care and maintain compliance with all regulatory and organizational standards.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED:

 

• Master's Degree from an accredited school of social work (required)
• Two to four (2-4) years of post-master's experience in Ambulatory Mental Health/Substance Use Disorder Clinics (preferred)

 

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

 

• Current Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
• Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) certification through the Michigan Board of Addiction Professionals (MCBAP), or documented plan on file with MCBAP demonstrating certification is in process