Therapist - Adolescents

Our mission is to strengthen resiliency in people and their communities through prevention, education, and services that improve the quality of life.

Job Posting

Job Title : Therapist, Office Based

Status : Full Time, Salary (Exempt)

Location : Fraser, MI. 48026

Salary : Starting salary $48,750, additional wages commensurate with relevant experience.

Benefits:

• Paid continuing education units
• Paid training in evidenced based practices
• Paid substance use credentials: application, testing fees, supervision
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Flex work schedule Monday - Friday
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance

Job Summary

Diagnoses and treats substance use disorders. Creates individualized treatment plans according to people needs and circumstances. Meets with people regularly to provide counseling, treatment and adjust treatment plans as necessary. Conducts ongoing assessments of progress.

Description of responsibilities:

1. Conducts screenings and comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments for substance use disorders for those individuals seeking outpatient counseling services and co-occurring behavioral health issues according to best practices and agency policy and procedures including the identification of a diagnosis.
2. Conducts counseling for individuals and groups regarding psychological or emotional problems such as stress, substance use, or family situations.
3. Develops and implements therapeutic treatment plans that are developed with a Person-centered/Family-centered philosophy.

Required experience:

New graduates are encouraged to apply!

Prefer one or more years experience providing individual/group therapy and/or EAP (Employee Assistance Program) counseling.

Required skills / education:

1. A Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, marriage & family therapy, or other related and applicable degree.
2. Must possess active status, with licensure or certification in accordance to the professional field required by that governing body (LLMSW, LMSW, LPC, etc.) and one of the following:
   1. Certified by Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (specifically Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) or
   2. Must have a registered development plan and be timely in its implementation.

CARE of Southeastern Michigan is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, recovery status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.