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Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider dedicated to helping people build healthier lives. For nearly 60 years, we have provided substance use and mental health treatment that helps individuals, families, and communities find healing, hope, and lasting wellbeing.
Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful. Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. By joining our team, you'll be working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice. You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth. When you join us, you'll discover personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values. We are honored to offer behavioral healthcare services in CorrectionsPerks of working in correctional healthcare:
Opportunity to make a positive impact on a marginalized populationExposure to diverse patient demographicsFocus on driving change, tracking progress, and improving careDevelopment of skills in a unique healthcare setting
Provides group orientation, individual intake, comprehensive assessment, Mid-Program assessment and discharge planning including aftercare recommendations, in accordance to MDOC contract requirements.
Documents treatment and discharge plans, and client's progress and responses to treatment; and maintains related records and charts.
Provides Evidenced-Based group therapy for up to 15 offenders per group in accordance to MDOC contract requirements.
Provides individual segregation discharges as needed/approved for offenders terminated early from substance abuse services, in accordance to MDOC contract requirements and at the discretion of the correctional facility.
Completion of reporting requirements.
Adherence to MDOC policies and procedures, with specific attention to safety and security, and maintenance of professional boundaries with offender population.
Ability to navigate between internal electronic health record and Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) system for reporting.
Clinical licensure and/or Certification in State of Michigan or ability to obtain this within designated timeframe specified through the Michigan Board of Addiction Professionals (MCBAP).Ability to follow MDOC directives and remain flexible as needed to accommodate facility space and scheduling.
Ability to work independently and/or with team members as available.
Ability to receive and apply clinical supervision feedback as needed.
Excellent attendance and punctuality to ensure consistent delivery of services
Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and dataAbility to record, proofread and check documents and files for accuracyAbility to respond to telephones, and to hear and detect alarms and unusual noises
Alpharus Health conducts annual performance reviews, with merit increase eligbility determined by employee performance and organizational financial performance. Benefits at
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Alpharus Health
Substance Use Counselor
Job Description
Substance Use Counselor Post Date:
Aug 6, 2026Location:
Kincheloe, MI, US, 49788Position Type:
Full Time Requisition Number:
34062Work Schedule:
M-F, Afternoon Shift (2PM-10PM) Who is Alpharus Health?Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider dedicated to helping people build healthier lives. For nearly 60 years, we have provided substance use and mental health treatment that helps individuals, families, and communities find healing, hope, and lasting wellbeing.
Our mission is simple:
We help people build healthier lives. By combining clinical expertise with a person-centered approach, we help people build the skills, resilience, and support systems needed to create meaningful, lasting change. Why join us?Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful. Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. By joining our team, you'll be working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice. You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth. When you join us, you'll discover personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values. We are honored to offer behavioral healthcare services in CorrectionsPerks of working in correctional healthcare:
Opportunity to make a positive impact on a marginalized populationExposure to diverse patient demographicsFocus on driving change, tracking progress, and improving careDevelopment of skills in a unique healthcare setting
Location:
4533 W Industrial Dr, Kincheloe, MI 49788View the facility details here!Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday from 2:00PM-10:00PM Substance Use Counselors are responsible for:Provides group orientation, individual intake, comprehensive assessment, Mid-Program assessment and discharge planning including aftercare recommendations, in accordance to MDOC contract requirements.
Documents treatment and discharge plans, and client's progress and responses to treatment; and maintains related records and charts.
Provides Evidenced-Based group therapy for up to 15 offenders per group in accordance to MDOC contract requirements.
Provides individual segregation discharges as needed/approved for offenders terminated early from substance abuse services, in accordance to MDOC contract requirements and at the discretion of the correctional facility.
Completion of reporting requirements.
Adherence to MDOC policies and procedures, with specific attention to safety and security, and maintenance of professional boundaries with offender population.
Ability to navigate between internal electronic health record and Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) system for reporting.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree with minimum of two years' experience OR Master's Degree and minimum of one year of experienceExperience in substance abuse related field, with specific skills in counseling, assessment, treatment planning and group therapy; working with offender population.Clinical licensure and/or Certification in State of Michigan or ability to obtain this within designated timeframe specified through the Michigan Board of Addiction Professionals (MCBAP).Ability to follow MDOC directives and remain flexible as needed to accommodate facility space and scheduling.
Ability to work independently and/or with team members as available.
Ability to receive and apply clinical supervision feedback as needed.
Excellent attendance and punctuality to ensure consistent delivery of services
Physical Requirements:
Ability to walk and move about the facilities for up to two hours at a time, to monitor and interact with clientsExerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and dataAbility to record, proofread and check documents and files for accuracyAbility to respond to telephones, and to hear and detect alarms and unusual noises
Compensation:
Range is between $22.00 - $30.00 per hourStarting rates are determined based on years of experience, qualifications, and relevant skills.Alpharus Health conducts annual performance reviews, with merit increase eligbility determined by employee performance and organizational financial performance. Benefits at