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Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Therapist

Meridian Health Services
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Meridian Health Services is currently looking for a full-time, Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Therapist for our Waterford Outpatient location. Available schedule is Monday-Friday with flexible hours.

Salary is commensurate with experience. In addition to hourly rate, essential staff is being paid an additional $3.40/hour when working on site.

REQUIRED DUTIES:

  • Deliver group and individual therapy utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) model.
  • Complete required billing documentation for both group and individual therapy sessions same day as occurrence.
  • Complete required clinical documentation in accordance with the contractual requirements.
  • Complete and revise person centered treatment plans.
  • Provide a “welcoming” experience and exceptional customer service.
  • Facilitate on-going case management with referring agents.
  • Maintain an accurate and current treatment file on each client assigned to case load.
  • Generate continued care referrals based on client needs.
  • Conduct clinical assessments.
  • Complete client’s progress evaluations, clinical assessments, discharge summaries, letters to referral sources, and documents pertinent to case conference.
  • Attend and participate in scheduled clinical supervision sessions.
  • Attend all scheduled in-service training sessions.
  • Know contractual requirements of each referring entity and maintain appropriate case files.
  • Collect payment for services as needed.
  • Work in conjunction with support staff to ensure that payment for services provided is received.
  • Complete all required documentation in accordance with contractual requirements and accrediting agencies.
  • Travel to various offices when needed.
  • Other duties, as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Master’s Degree required.
  • One (1) year practical experience providing substance abuse treatment.
  • Experience in conducting individual and group counseling sessions.
  • Clinical licensure in the State of Michigan
  • CADC or CAADC certification or development plan preferred

REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • Ability to conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments.
  • Ability to develop measurable treatment plans based on assessments.
  • Ability to facilitate open-ended, focused, process group therapy sessions.
  • Ability to facilitate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy sessions.
  • Ability to use MS Office and other computer applications.
  • Ability to reduce individual and group therapy sessions to constructive clinical case notes.
  • Ability to conduct self in a professional and ethical manner.

Addiction Treatment. Detoxification. Relapse Prevention.

Meridian Health Services helps instill hope and restore health to those suffering from substance use disorders. Meridian Health Services has been helping individuals suffering from substance use disorders for over 40 years. We use the most advanced, modern, therapeutic practices to treat drug and alcohol addiction. Our success in Addiction Treatment is based on working with individuals to help them learn to live a balanced lifestyle. Meridian Health Services is the only treatment facility in Michigan to offer an evidence-based treatment curriculum with specialized programming components to treat opiate dependence and polysubstance dependence. Our treatment philosophy is based on the recognition that alcohol and drug addiction is a disease and that abstinence is the best way to manage the condition. We approach Addiction Treatment from a wellness perspective, working with the mind, body and spirit as being the key components of learning to live a healthy lifestyle.

We offer a competitive wage and excellent health and benefit package for full time employees. We provide LIFE, LTD, STD for all full-time employees as well as health, dental and vision insurance that exceed ACA requirements. Generous paid-time off including time for professional development. We also provide clinical supervision for licensing requirements.

Employment is contingent on a background check and a clear drug screen for illegal substances.

As a non-profit organization, our employees are also eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program for student loans.

Meridian Health Services encourages individuals with disabilities, including those in recovery, to apply for positions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

 

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Vision insurance

 

Medical Specialty:

 

  • Addiction Medicine

 

Schedule:

 

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

 

Education:

  • Master's (Required)

 

Experience:

  • Substance Abuse Treatment: 1 year (Preferred)

 

License/Certification:

  • CAADC or Development Plan with MCBAP (Preferred)
  • professional license with LARA (Required)

 

Work Location: In person, Waterford, MI