The Therapist is responsible to direct client care including group and individual therapy, educative didactics, and quality improvement activities using evidence-based strategies. This role is also responsible for record keeping, interagency relations and being a member of the clinical team.

Essential Responsibilities:

Provide screening, assessment, referral and follow up services for individuals seeking admission to Harbor Light programsComplete screening, assessment, referral and follow-up data reporting formsMaintain a working knowledge of the American Society of Addiction Medicine manual and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM

• IV TR)Complete intake process for clients within established time frame as indicated for each program.

This includes completion of all required critical documentsProvide treatment satisfaction surveys at admission and determine accessibility and efficiency of servicesConduct individual, group, and educational counseling sessionsMaintain case records in accordance with Harbor Light standardsProvide crisis intervention or de-escalation to behavioral/mental health crises involving clientsFollows up to determine reliability and validity of individual client treatment plan established; makes recommendations regarding modification to services and service deliveryMaintain contact with referral sources, (i.e., gatekeeper, parole/probation agents) submitting requests for authorization for treatment as well as required reportsComplete discharge documentation on each client to include aftercare plan, referral and letters to referring agenciesParticipates in the review of all clinical issues, activities and program policies and proceduresDistribute/collect treatment satisfaction surveys at beginning of treatment, mid treatment and at dischargeAttends all clinical staff meetings, and team conferencesParticipates in educational courses, seminars, workshops, current literature and in-service meetings to enhance treatment skillsPerform other duties as assigned

Education & Experience:

Licensure in one of the following areas AND working within licensure-specified scope of practice: Licensed Psychologist (LP), Limited-Licensed Psychologist (LLP), Temporary Limited-Licensed Psychologist (TLLP), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Limited-Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Limited-Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LLMFT), Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW), Limited-Licensed Master's Social Worker (LLMSW), Licensed Bachelor's Social Worker (LBSW), Limited-Licensed Bachelor's Social Worker (LLBSW) AND have a registered development plan leading to certification and timely in its implementation OR functioning under a time-limited exception plan approved by the regional PIHP.OR(2) Certification in one of the following Michigan Certification Board of Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) or International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC & RC) credentials:

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC), Certified Criminal Justice Professional

• IC&RC
• Reciprocal (CCJP-R), Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Professional
• IC&RC (CCDP)
• Bachelor's level only, Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Professional Diplomat
• IC&RC (CCDP-D)
• Master's level only OR(3) one of the following approved alternative certifications: For counselors/therapists: Certification through the Upper Midwest Indian Council on Addiction Disorders (UMICAD)

For Licensed Professional Counselors:

National Certified Counselor (NCC) with concurrent Master Addictions Counselor (MAC) certification All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.