Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated Substance Abuse Counselor to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide counseling and support to individuals struggling with substance abuse disorder prevention programs and strategies and skills obtained through experience, specialized training, and certification to develop, implement, and deliver effective substance abuse prevention programs. This position offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of those in need.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct diagnostic evaluations to assess clients' needs and develop treatment plans.
• Provide individual and group counseling sessions.
• Implement evidence-based interventions such as motivational interviewing and psychotherapy.
• Develops, plans, coordinates, promotes, executes, oversees, and evaluates activities and initiatives related to the SUD program.
• Coordinates with leadership to define program goals and fiscal objectives. Develops clear objectives that are measurable for each activity, programs, events, and activities (that are convenient and accessible for participants) to promote high levels of attendance.
• Develops, manages, and evaluates programs, activities, and event budgets.
• Maintain accurate and confidential medical documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Monitors programs for compliance with state and federal laws; takes a lead role with program audits.
• Assists with grant writing, fund development and outcome reports for programs.
• Serve as the primary contact person and subject matter expert for program policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and case management services.
• Solicits participants input to gauge reaction to program quality; uses evaluation results from past program experience to plan new programs.
• Offer mental health counseling and behavioral health support.
• Leads group discussions and education classes; works with groups to provide a supportive environment to encourage clients to remain substance free; participates in training programs to maintain group facilitator skills.
• Perform special project assignments such as assisting in developing, implementing, and modifying curricula; performing special assignments related to new programs or changes in existing programs; developing and implementing new procedures; participating on committees and task forces; resolving issues in delivery of services and operations.
• Serves as liaison between the organization and other stakeholders; speaks before public groups.
• Assists in developing department policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
• Operates standard office equipment and uses required software applications.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced concepts, principles and practices of substance use programs and program management.
• Advanced concepts, principles and practices of training and educational design.
• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Facilitate meetings, ensuring that all viewpoints, ideas, and problems are addressed.
• Incorporate needs, wants, and goals from different perspectives into effective programs.
• Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Create and maintain effective relationships with local and regional organizations to obtain funding and support.
• Work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to relate to young people AND keep a professional distance a must.

Education and Experience

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree Required, Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology a plus
• State licensing certificates (including but not limited to MCBAP certification) are a must.
• Minimum of 3-5 years SUD management or professional experience
• Strong knowledge of diagnostic evaluation and treatment planning
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $53,000.00 - $57,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evenings as needed
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Southfield, MI 48033: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Southfield, MI 48033