SUD (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor, Capuchin Soup Kitchen - Detroit, MI

SUD (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor

The Province of St. Joseph of the Capuchin Order – Capuchin Soup Kitchen

Inspired by the gospel of Jesus and the example of Francis of Assisi, the Capuchin friars of the

Province of St. Joseph, together with our partners in ministry, prayerfully build sister-

brotherhood in the world. We attend simply and directly to the spiritual and other basic human

needs, especially those of the poor and disenfranchised, promoting justice for all.

Jefferson House is a 12 bed, residential treatment facility for men seeking to reclaim their
lives from addiction. This Substance Use Disorder Counselor helps develop a support
system for Jefferson House (J House) residents by evaluating their substance use problems
and working with J House staff to coordinate residents’ treatment and activities of daily
living. They work in conjunction with the J House Director, Coordinator and House
Managers to counsel residents, conduct therapeutic activities and maintain case records.
This role will also provide house manager duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate, exemplify and support the Capuchin Charism and Provincial Mission,

• Coordinate resident’s treatment and activities of daily living

• Report on resident’s behavior and activities to supervisory staff

• Check on residents periodically and be available to them to assist with their needs

• Provide direct counseling services, individual therapy, and therapeutic activities

• Develop and facilitate a weekly recovery group

• Participate in case conferences and staff meetings and also as second facilitator for

• Complete and maintain appropriate and timely case records including, but not limited to,

• Conduct all aspects of House Manager duties during assigned shifts

• Check all areas of the house to ensure facility is maintained and in sanitary conditions

• Participate in interviews of prospective residents, case conferences, and staff meetings

• Perform follow-up work on discharged residents, including after care counseling

• Comply with Province and ministry policies, procedures, guidelines and standards
  

Qualifications: Masters degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field, State of Michigan

certification as a SUD Counselor, 2 years of experience in field, Chauffer’s license or ability to

obtains, familiar with SUD treatment programs, able to work a flexible schedule including some

evenings, able to travel locally, effective communication, problem solving, interpersonal,

organizational and Microsoft Office skills

Interested candidates may submit a letter of interest and resume to:

employment@thecapuchins.org Include SUD Counselor in the subject line

Current employees may apply by sending a resume or internal application to

employment@thecapuchins.org. Internal applications can be obtained from Human Resources or

your Manager

Review of resumes will begin immediately.