Therapist - Substance Use Disorder

Hegira Health, Inc. (HHI), a private non-profit corporation, is one of the largest freestanding behavioral healthcare agencies in the area. HHI, accredited by the Joint Commission and licensed by the State of Michigan, provides a broad array of mental health and substance abuse treatment and prevention services to individuals of all ages.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university, specializing in psychology, social work, counseling, or other related human services field
• Current, appropriate licensure/certification issued by the State of Michigan
• Possess a CAADC, CADC or file for a development plan within 30 days of employment
• One year providing direct treatment services to adults in a behavioral health inpatient or outpatient setting
• Demonstrate knowledge of diagnostics, psychopharmacology, and supportive treatment approaches as applied to a substance abusing adult population

RESPONSIBILITIES (summary):

• The SUD Therapist will also work with drug/sobriety court clients.

Intake

• Facilitate new patient orientation group, as assigned, and provide accurate information regarding clinic and corporate CMH services.
• Complete assigned new intake comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment.
• Formulate preliminary DSM V Diagnosis.
• Identify issues that may exist regarding safety (personal and environmental), natural support, and community involvement.
• Identify referrals needed for comprehensive treatment, including medical, nutrition, substance abuse, STD/HIV, education, and vocational training.
• Identify Targeted Case Management needs for CMH-eligible patients and complete referral recommendation.
• Obtain releases of information for coordination of care.
• Demonstrate knowledge of patient payor source.

Treatment Planning and Progress Reviews

• Complete an individualized Treatment Plan for each patient.
• Utilize the patient’s Person-Centered Questionnaire in development of treatment plan and support person participation.
• Complete Relapse Prevention Plan within 30 days of admission.
• Treatment Plan problem areas, goals, and objectives address the patient’s DSM five-axis diagnosis and areas identified on the bio-psychosocial assessment.
• Demonstrate use of natural supports in Treatment Plan.
• Complete Treatment Plan Reviews.
• Update Treatment Plan via a TPR following a change in clinical status

Discharge Process

• Document on Treatment Plan criteria and anticipated date for planned discharge.
• Update changed discharge criteria on the TPR.
• Discharge patients with no contact for 45 days.
• Provide written notification to Medicaid recipients of intent to terminate services.
• Complete Discharge Summary within 21 days of discharge date.
• Complete a Continuing Care Plan for each patient discharge at the last session for planned discharges and within seven days for unplanned discharges.

Ongoing

• Provide individual supportive, solution-focused psychotherapy not less than once every 30 days for each patient on caseload.
• Provide group therapy, as assigned, demonstrating utilization of supportive and/or psycho-educational approach.
• Start and stop therapy, collateral, and consultation sessions as scheduled, unless crisis intervention services require otherwise.
• Initiate contact, by phone or in writing, to non-compliant patients within 24 hours of a missed appointment.
• Report medication issues, including non-compliance and adverse side effects, to clinic psychiatrist and/or CSS or Program Manager immediately.
• Monitor substance use via Urine Drug Screens, as indicated.

Pay is based upon years of related experience. Full license is paid at a higher rate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you possess a CAADC, CADC ?

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Substance Use Disorder: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LMSW; LLMSW; LLPC, LPC, LLP, TLLP, MSW (Required)

Work Location: In person