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Professional Counseling Center Pc Substance Use Disorder Family Support Specialist in Marlette, Michigan
PCC would love to have you fill our full-time position in our new Substance Use Disorder Program! The program works throughout the Thumb region providing recovery support and education to families with substance use and co-occuring disorders.
The role requires a Bachelor's degree with a major in social work, sociology, psychology, family ecology, consumer/community services, family studies, family and/or child development, guidance/school counseling, counseling psychology, or criminal justice. Within three months of hire you will begin your journey to become a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) by starting a Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) approved development plan.
You will provide face to face counseling to families using motivational interviewing, working to assist clients as they move toward recovery. You will help families by increasing their stability with skill based interventions, educating on substance use topics, and reducing the overall risk in the home. Responsibilities include preparing reports and case records within the appropriate time frames, and developing comprehensive treatment plans to help families reach their goals. You will work with your clients to create a work schedule that fits your lifestyle, as this position is truly flexible!