Substance Abuse Therapist
The Salvation Army · Detroit, Michigan, US
The Therapist is responsible to direct client care including group and individual therapy, educative didactics, and quality improvement activities using evid...
Job description
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: - Provide screening, assessment, referral and follow up services for individuals seeking admission to Harbor Light programs - Complete screening, assessment, referral and follow-up data reporting forms - Maintain a working knowledge of the American Society of Addiction Medicine manual and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM –IV TR) - Complete intake process for clients within established time frame as indicated for each program. This includes completion of all required critical documents - Provide treatment satisfaction surveys at admission and determine accessibility and efficiency of services - Conduct individual, group, and educational counseling sessions - Maintain case records in accordance with Harbor Light standards - Provide crisis intervention or de-escalation to behavioral/mental health crises involving clients - Follows up to det...