Residential Clinician/Therapist - Sign on Bonus Available

Company: Growth Works Inc.
Location: Oxford
Posted on: November 18, 2023

Job Description:

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity? Do you have a passion for helping others and making a difference in the lives of others? Growth Works, is a long-standing non-profit organization servicing the Western Wayne counties of Metro Detroit. We are currently seeking a Residential Treatment Clinician for our Oxford, MI location. This individual provides and facilitates group therapy and treatment planning for adolescent clients with Substance Use Disorders (SUD) in a non-secure, residential facility. All services are provided in accordance with Growth Works approaches, policies and procedures. Functions in a therapeutic client-facing role where ongoing adherence to Agency policies and the ability to establish and develop appropriate client-therapist relationships based on trust, good-will and relationship building is key.Employee Perks:

• $3,000 Sign on Bonus
• Ongoing supervision towards licensure - as needed
• Ongoing CEU support towards credentials and licensure
• Financial support towards licensure, credentialing exams, and renewal
• Weekly staff led yoga
• Comprehensive benefits packageJob Responsibilities:
  • Ensures that clients are receiving the necessary clinical care to progress in completion of their treatment goals, mastering recovery, with emphasis sustained post program recovery.
  • Functions as a key component of the Growth Works Treatment Team, in partnership with Crossroads for Youth.
  • Facilitates and provides direct clinical care in group, family and individual settings while fostering a safe and inclusive treatment environment. Utilizes various therapeutic approaches, emotions regulation techniques and trauma-informed practices in keeping with Growth Works philosophy and as determined by client need.
  • Completion of proper documentation of the case file including, but not limited to, accurate preparation of treatment plans, discharge summaries, progress notes and biopsychosocial reports.
  • Attendance and participation in staff meetings, staff in-services and meetings with community partners, as assigned
  • Work in tandem with Crossroads for Youth to coordinate care for the clients while maintaining a healthy cross organizational partnership.
  • Master the Clinical Competencies to the satisfaction of the Program Manager
  • Addresses personal recovery matters in a manner consistent with the agency's approach to recovery.Requirements:
    • Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or another relevant field of study.
    • Current holder of Certified Advanced Addictions Counselor (CAADC) or registered development plan with MCBAP to complete certification- if not a holder, will need to register within 60 days of hire.
    • Current holder of State of Michigan license as a Social Worker (LLMSW/LMSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC/LPC). Recent graduates will need to apply for license within 30 days of hire.
    • Previous experience with the SUD treatment and recovery required.
    • Knowledge of co-occurring disorders, trauma and brain development preferred.
    • Successful ability to complete agency background screenings and tests.Physical requirements:
      • Must be able to complete manual tasks involving dexterity to enter and retrieve data using computer systems, systems applications, and other office equipment.
      • Ability to lift and transport materials/supplies up to 25 lbs. for internal documentation and recordkeeping, court support, and other administrative tasks.EOE PIcbc745321e1b-31181-33067173

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