Job Information
The Salvation Army Harbor Light Substance Abuse Therapist in Monroe, Michigan
Provide substance abuse counseling to clients of The Salvation Army Harbor Light System in accordance with Harbor Light policies and procedures.
REPORTS TO: Clinical Supervisor
* JOB DUTIES:*
- Conduct individual, group, and educational counseling sessions
- Maintain case records in accordance with Harbor Light standards
- Distribute/collect treatment satisfaction surveys at beginning of treatment, mid treatment and at discharge
- Follows up to determine reliability and validity of individual client treatment plan established; makes recommendations regarding modification to services and service delivery
- Maintain contact with referral sources, (i.e., gatekeeper, parole/probation agents) submitting requests for authorization for treatment as well as required reports
- Complete discharge documentation on each client to include aftercare plan, referral and letters to referring agencies
- Participates in the review of all clinical issues, activities and program policies and procedures
- Attends all clinical staff meetings, and team conferences
- Participates in educational courses, seminars, workshops, current literature and in-service meetings to enhance treatment skills
- Understand and work within The Salvation Army and Harbor Light Mission Statements
- Possess an excellent working knowledge of The Harbor Light Policies and Procedures
- Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
- HIPAA - Level 1 access to Clinical Records
PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to lift 10 pounds
- Frequent sitting for long periods of time.
- Capability to visually inspect packages, equipment, and fixtures, as well as observe people and events
- The ability to hear and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Ability to use a computer keyboard and or handwrite.
Capability to use standard office machines like copiers and fax machines.
ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 or any subsequent Federal and Laws for any employee.