Substance Use Counselor

The Pier Substance Use Counselor

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.