Clinical Therapist

Addiction Treatment Services

Traverse City, Michigan, United States Part-time Posted 2d ago
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JOB TITLE: Clinical Therapist  DEPARTMENT: Residential/Outpatient SUPERVISED BY: Clinical Director  AVAILABILITY: Part Time, variable 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:  Master's in social work or counseling, with a minimum of two years counseling experience in a substance abuse treatment setting preferred. LICENSES/CREDENTIALS * Michigan Licensure (Eligible) * MCBAP CAADC or Development Plan (Eligible) 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.

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