Clinician

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$5,000 RETENTION BONUS

Our offices are in Ionia County, outside the Northeast side of Kent County.

Our Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Clinician provides clinical services to clients and families, provides clinical leadership to case managers or recovery coaches assisting in the case, and is responsible for assessment, treatment planning, quarterly reviews, and all therapeutic services delivered—including authorization and reauthorizations for each clinical case.

We are looking for a therapist to join our team! # LMSW, #LLMSW #LLPC #LPC

The salary range, based on applicable SUD experience, is $56,000 - $63,000.

Welcome to Samaritas Nation! Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides.

• Develop a person-centered treatment plan that focuses on addressing the needs of the client to include family engagement when applicable.
• Coordinate care for the client with family and other involved individuals, i.e., school personnel, probation officer, mentor, DHHS, medical personnel, etc.
• Provide individual, family therapy, and case management, as needed to each client/family on his/her caseload.
• Market and network with community partners and current/potential referral sources. Examples of this include but are not limited to attending community collaborative meetings, distributing marketing material, providing a description of services provided.
• Complete all service plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and all other necessary documentation in a timely manner.
• Represent Samaritas mission and vision with community partners. Exercise excellence and integrity as the job requirements are fulfilled.
• Monitor the quality of overall treatment services to clients on his/her caseload; and evaluate the adequacy of these services to meet treatment objectives.
• Participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings, therapist meetings, and any others as deemed necessary by the SUD Leadership.
• Responsible for timely Quality Assurance compliance as related to employee’s roles and functions.

• Possess a working knowledge of licensing and accreditation standards and work 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, trainings, peer supervision).

• Master Degree in Social Work, Counseling or a related field, from an accredited institution.
• Two years of clinical experience working with SUD clientele preferred.
• Prior experience working with an interdisciplinary team preferred.

• Minimum one year SUD counseling experience preferred.
• Minimum experience working on a team preferred.
• Familiarity with SUD documentation preferred.

• Valid unrestricted driver's license with good driving record and proof of automobile insurance.