JOB TITLE: The Pier Substance Use Counselor  DEPARTMENT: Withdraw Management/Detox 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.