Substance Abuse & Mental Health Therapist (FT)

The SUD Outreach Clinician is accountable to the SUD Clinical Supervisor for providing treatment and casework services to the clients and families to which they are assigned.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as the primary Clinician to develop a person-centered treatment plan that focuses on addressing the needs of the client and family engagement when applicable.
Work with the client, family, and other involved individuals, i.
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school personnel, probation officer, mentor, DHHS, medical personnel, etc.
For the purposes of coordination of care, follow community partner, PIHP, CMH, and agency guidelines when providing treatment with patients receiving Medication-Assisted Treatment or other medical treatment.
Provide education to clients, family, and other involved parties on MAT.
Provide individual, family therapy, and case management as needed to each client/family on his/her caseload, with a minimum of one to two hours face to face contact each week.
Coordinate the transfer/discharge process for the client and family, informing the Associate Director and the Admissions Department of projected transfer/discharge planning.
Continuous Marketing of SA and Community programs, facilitate communication and good working relations between the agency and the community, including police, church, neighbors, volunteers, employers, medical personnel, and friends of individual clients.
Complete all service plans, contact records, and all other necessary paperwork, in a timely manner.
Develop Service Plans, Discharge Summaries, progress notes, and other documents as required by contract.
Monitor the quality of overall treatment services to clients on his/her caseload; and evaluate the adequacy of these services to meet treatment objectives.
Also, administers and assists in the coordination of GAIN and GPRA measures.
Participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings, therapist meetings, and any others as deemed necessary by the Community Leadership.
At least twice a year represent Wedgwood’s Community Programs to market services in the community (events, health fairs, etc.
) Represent Wedgwood’s mission and vision with community partners.
Exercise excellence and integrity as the job requirements are fulfilled.
Professional Growth Possess a working knowledge of licensing and accreditation standards and work with other disciplines to assure compliance with such standards.
Utilize educational opportunities and resources offered by the agency and through the profession for continued development of skills and clinical expertise, (conferences, in-services, clinician/consultant meetings, resource groups etc.
) Assist with the professional growth of new hires by allowing job shadowing as needed.
Attend peer supervision meetings and clinical consultation meetings as scheduled.
Responsible for quality assurance compliance, including, but not limited to, participating in peer supervision, peer utilization reviews, compliance with service delivery criteria and reporting requirements for each individual served.
Responsible for timely Quality Assurance compliance as related to employee’s roles and functions.
Responsible for timely Quality Assurance compliance as related to employee’s roles and functions.
Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in Social Work, Clinical Psychology or another associated human service profession.
Clinical experience working with adolescents and/or families in home based setting preferred.
Prior experience working with an interdisciplinary team preferred.
Required to provide proof of registration within applicant's defined area: Registered Social Worker, Certified Social Work, Licensed Psychologist, Limited License Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Professional Counselor.
SPADA certification preferred and Certification or registered Development Plan from Michigan Certified Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) required.
For transportation purposes must have a valid driver's license.
Subscription to the Statement of Faith of Wedgwood Christian Services and agreement with the goal, purpose and objectives of the agency.
HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours, vary based on case load and client availability BENEFITS: 403(b) retirement plan with employer match Low cost medical plans with great coverage options Holistic dental and vision plans Pet insurance Legal insurance Flexible Spending Accounts A Locally Partnered Employee Assistance Program Competitive time off Direct deposit Paid Holidays We also offer a variety of employer paid benefits for full time staff Short term disability Long term disability Life insurance up to 2x your annual salary Wedgwood is proud to offer a full gymnasium with an attached 24hr wellness center that houses a wide variety of workout equipment.
Wedgwood is happy to provide this space to our staff at no cost.
Walking trail that leads around the campus.
Wedgwood Christian Services Since 1960, Wedgwood Christian Services has been dedicated to aggressively taking on the toughest problems facing children and families through residential care, counseling services, and community programs.
Our goal is to support and help restore the physical, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual well-being of children, adults, and families in our community.
Wedgwood is a local West Michigan agency, with offices bordering the coast of the beautiful Lake Michigan.
Our main office is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, ranked in the top tier of the Best Places to Live in America according to Business Insider.
Mission: Wedgwood Christian Services extends God's love to youth, adults, and families through professional counseling and educational services.
Core Values: Integrity, Compassion, Excellence, and Diversity #WCSC