Master Level Therapist

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, and 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 Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans using ASAM Patient Placement Criteria and DSM-IV-TR diagnostic standards based on patients' bio-psycho-social histories and presenting needs. Facilitate group and individual therapy sessions using evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help patients explore problems, identify solutions, and address co-existing medical or psychiatric conditions. Manage patient caseloads and maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation consistent with all policies, procedures, licensing, accreditation, and reimbursement requirements. Coordinate comprehensive care services including case management, family involvement, psychiatric consultation, and aftercare planning to ensure continuity of treatment. Conduct didactic sessions presenting relevant information to patients regarding chemical dependency, recovery, and available community resources and support groups. Recognize elements of patient crises and implement appropriate immediate interventions in coordination with the treatment team. Evaluate treatment effectiveness and intervention outcomes, sharing feedback with leadership for continuous process improvement. Serve as a clinical leader by mentoring new personnel, serving as a field instructor for students, and maintaining current knowledge through professional development and participation in relevant boards or publications. Maintain compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies governing alcohol and other drug abuse services, including obtaining appropriate consents for information sharing. Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, families, colleagues, and external resources while demonstrating cultural sensitivity and therapeutic boundaries. Qualifications Licensure / Certification / Registration: State of Michigan license in respective discipline required. Licensure/certification monitored by health ministry Central Credentialing Office. Basic Life Support Provider certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) to be obtained within 120 days of hire/transfer date required. Licensure/certification monitored by health ministry Central Credentialing Office. One or more of the following required: Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC). Licensure/certification monitored by health ministry Central Credentialing Office. Education: Masters degree in Counseling, Social Work or Psychology required. Work Experience: Experience in chemical dependency treatment setting required. - 5 years work experience in chemical dependency counseling inclusive of experience obtained under a Bachelors degree preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr