What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Abuse Therapist position at The Salvation Army Central Territory?
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 :
Completes assessments upon intake, providing screening and diagnosis for treatment plans of substance use disorder and other contributing factors
Develops treatment plans, modifying plans over time in response to client progress
Facilitates therapy sessions for individuals or groups
Documents assessments and treatments in a timely manner. May collaborate with other caregivers or refer clients for more specialized services
Discharges patients in adherence to industry best practices
Performs other duties as assigned
Education & Experience :
Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field
State of Michigan license (LLPC, LPC, LLMSW, MSW)
MCBAP certification or development plan; or ability to get proper licensing within 30 days of hire
Experience in substance disorder or mental health treatment (preferred)
The Salvation Army offers the following benefits :
Health Care Benefits which include :
Medical
Dental
Vision
Hearing
Flexible spending accounts
AFLAC
Voluntary life insurance benefits
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
Pet Insurance
Pension contributions (currently 6.0% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment.
Vesting starts after three years of employment, 100% vested after five years of employment
The Salvation Army also offers a 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan in which you may participate immediately, with approved vendors. There is currently no organizational match for 403(b) contributions.
Employee Discounts
Paid Time Off which includes :
Sick days begin accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use sick days after (90) days of employment.
Up to (4) earned sick days per year may be used as discretionary days.
Vacation begins accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use vacation days after (90) days of employment.
The accrual rate is based upon years of service and approved hours worked.
You will receive up to 2 personal days and 2 floating holidays per year based on date of hire.
Birthday off with pay.
Paid holidays are effective immediately.
The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and / or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.
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