Substance Abuse Therapist – MCBAP
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Job Location:
Detroit, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
As the leader of the treatment team the Substance Use Therapist is responsible for providing clinical assessments counseling advocacy and support services for a diverse caseload including adults adolescents and families experiencing multiple and complex trauma as well as a myriad of other mental health challenges and their expression. They are deeply familiar with other services and resources within the community and work closely with them to provide information and support when required which often may include case conferences team meetings and appearance in court
- Leading the group treatment team with the responsibility of ensuring each client successfully completesthe goals set forth in their treatment plan by providing individual andgroup therapy; thus improving social functioning.
- Collaboration with internal and external resources to ensure the treatment plans created are successful.
- Guide the client through the entire treatment process including intake assessments interviewing and orienting the client maintaining complete and detailed case records providing ongoing summaries of service indicating client case history and progress document progress notes for clients.
- Advocating for the client.
- Provides leadership assist with controlling disruptive behavior using agency approved methods of de-escalation and crisis intervention.
Education and Experiences
- Masters degree in Social Work Counseling or Psychology required.
- One (1) year of experience in a residential or inpatient setting working with serious mental health disorders of at-risk youth preferred.
- Michigan Certification Board for Addition Professionals (MCBAP).
- Possession of a certified full license for the State of Michigan.
- Experience working with homeless or vulnerable populations.
MCHS offers a competitive compensation package including insurance benefits generous PTO plan supplemental benefits 401k with match professional development opportunities and more!
MCHS is an equal opportunity employer where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race ethnicity religion sex age marital status national origin disability sexual orientation veteran status or any other protected characteristics as established by law. This policy extends to all policies and procedures related to the recruitment and hiring compensation benefits termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Cobol
- Council
- Creative Production
- ABAP
- Insurance Paralegal
- Light Vehicle Driving
About Company
We offer professional Child Foster Care and Child Adoption Services in Redford and Detroit, Michigan. We also offer Child Foster Care Licensing and Independent Living Services. We provide Residential Treatment and Clinical Therapy for children and our 80 acre campus in Redford, Michig ... View more
