Substance Use Disorder Therapist

The primary function of this position is to provide comprehensive therapy to adult consumers diagnosed with Substance Use Disorders (as well as other co-occurring disorders). Responsibilities include, but are not exclusive to: individual therapy, psychosocial assessments, diagnoses, group therapy, treatment planning, psychoeducation, referrals and consultations.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide individualized behavioral health treatment to consumers: including initial psychosocial assessment, diagnoses, individualized treatment plans and on-going therapy sessions
• Maintain a therapy caseload that appropriately meets the needs of patients, utilizing evidence-based practices, best care practices, industry standards, organizational guidelines, appropriate accreditation standards, and applicable federal laws, including HIPAA
• Refer consumers for more specialized or inpatient interventions as clinically appropriate.
• Maintain quality care through participation in peer review, weekly case review meetings, policy development and quality improvement programs as requested
• Complete all documentation in an appropriate, timely manner and in accordance with third party compliance standards
• Maintain and update professional knowledge and proficiency through continuing education, staff meetings and other resources specific to providing integrated behavioral and mental services in a federally qualified health center
• Responds to crisis situations according to policy
• Schedule flexibility; this position will require at least one evening shift per week (this availability would not exceed 7:00 pm).
• Participate in an integrated team approach to patient care/treatment. Treatment team will include physicians, RNs, peer recovery coaches, clinicians, etc.
• Performs other task and responsibilities as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Provide effective individual therapy services to consumers receiving treatment for substance use disorders
• Initiate and maintain an individualized treatment plan, document progress in treatment, and ability to secure re-authorizations for services
• Ability to assist and support consumers in developing/implementing a recovery plan
• Comfortable conducting Tele-health and in-person comprehensive assessments, evaluations and developing treatment plans
• Demonstrate clear verbal and written communication skills to peers, service providers, agencies and culturally diverse consumers.
• Must be able to travel to all MyCare locations as needed
• Must have excellent organizational and time management skills

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the assigned duties
• Must be conscientious and respectful of others
• Must be flexible and able to work autonomously
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Must demonstrate a commitment to the mission of MyCare Health Center

MINIMUM OUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Social Work required
• Michigan state license required (LMSW preferred)
• Certified Addiction and Drug Counselor (CADC) or Certified Advanced Addiction and Drug Counselor (CAADC) required
• 2+ years of therapy/counseling experience required; 5+ years of post-licensure psychotherapy experience preferred
• Competency in assessment skills and evidence-based practices required
• Computer literacy is required (EMR, Microsoft Office) required
• Schedule flexibility: ability to work at least one evening per week
• Post-graduate continuing/advanced training preferred

BENEFITS:

*After 90 Days of Employment, benefits may vary based on employment status

• Student loan forgiveness programs (based on position and available federal programs)
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually (1 floating)
• Up to 160 hours of annual PTO (based on start date)
• Affordable premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for individuals and families
• No cost life insurance coverage (additional coverage optional for a fee)
• Long term disability insurance
• 401K and Roth 401k retirement plans with discretionary employer match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short term disability insurance (optional for a fee)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

MyCare Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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