Residential Therapist

Growth Works, a long standing non-profit organization servicing the Western Wayne counties of Metro Detroit, is searching for a Residential Treatment Clinician for their Oxford, MI location. This individual provides and facilitates group therapy and treatment planning for adolescent clients with Substance Use Disorders (SUD) in a non-secure, residential facility. All services are provided in accordance with Growth Works approaches, policies and procedures. Functions in a therapeutic client-facing role where ongoing adherence to Agency policies and the ability to establish and develop appropriate client-therapist relationships based on trust, good-will and relationship building is key.

Job Summary:

This individual will provide and facilitate group therapy and treatment planning for adolescent clients with Substance Use Disorders (SUD) in a non-secure, residential facility located in Oxford Mi. All services are provided in accordance with Growth Works approaches, policies and procedures.

This individual will function in a therapeutic client-facing role where ongoing adherence to Agency policies and the ability to establish and develop appropriate client-therapist relationships based on trust, good-will and relationship building is key.

    Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Ensures that clients are receiving the necessary clinical care to progress in completion of their treatment goals, mastering recovery, with emphasis sustained post program recovery.
• Functions as a key component of the Growth Works Treatment Team, in partnership with Crossroads for Youth.
• Facilitates and provides direct clinical care in group, family and individual settings while fostering a safe and inclusive treatment environment. Utilizes various therapeutic approaches, emotions regulation techniques and trauma-informed practices in keeping with Growth Works philosophy and as determined by client need.
• Completion of proper documentation of the case file including, but not limited to, accurate preparation of treatment plans, discharge summaries, progress notes and biopsychosocial reports.
• Attendance and participation in staff meetings, staff in-services and meetings with community partners, as assigned
• Work in tandem with Crossroads for Youth to coordinate care for the clients while maintaining a healthy cross organizational partnership.
• Master the Clinical Competencies to the satisfaction of the Program Manager
• Addresses personal recovery matters in a manner consistent with the agency’s approach to recovery.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or another relevant field of study.
• Current holder of Certified Advanced Addictions Counselor (CAADC) or registered development plan with MCBAP to complete certification
• Current holder of State of Michigan certification as a Social Worker (LLMSW/LMSW) Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC/LPC)
• Previous experience with the SUD treatment and recovery required.
• Knowledge of co-occurring disorders, trauma and brain development preferred.
• Successful ability to complete agency background screenings and tests

• Must be able to complete manual tasks involving dexterity to enter and retrieve data using computer systems, systems applications, and other office equipment.
• Ability to lift and transport materials/supplies up to 25 lbs. for internal documentation and recordkeeping, court support, and other administrative tasks.

Growth Works is an EOE employer.