Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Clinician

SALARY: $51,351.57 - $66,418.96

DEPARTMENT: Community Corrections

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under direction, performs assessments of program participants, prepares assessment reports and coordinates referrals for treatment; ensures prompt and complete clinical treatment services and counseling; conducts interviews, coordinates cases with probation, District and Circuit Court, and jail/program staff; gathers data and records and prepares related reports.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conducts assessment interviews and makes assessment reports.

Creates and monitors Individual Treatment Plans for program participants.

Coordinates and monitors treatment and other service delivery items.

Coordinates and monitors ancillary services with judges, staff, Community Corrections, Circuit Court Probation, treatment providers and other agencies.

Prepares case files, maintains records, utilizes case management systems and enters data.

Prepares progress and statistical reports.

Monitors participants, candidates and a comparison group.

Appears at court sessions.

Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.

Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or a related field from an accredited college or university

Minimum of two (2) years of professional substance abuse therapy, counseling and/or case management experience

Preferred Education and Experience

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or other related field from an accredited college or university

Required Licenses or Certifications

Current State of Michigan license as required by the discipline to practice in the field

Certification with the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) or an approved development plan within six months of hire

Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES:

Knowledge of:

Mental health treatment and chemical dependency services

Court processes and procedures

Basic concepts of human behavior, specifically related to substance use and criminality

Job related software including Microsoft Office and other computer programs

Legal terminology and court procedures

Court systems, probation departments, law enforcement agencies and their operations

Available varying types of treatment facilities and programs available

Skill in:

Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships

Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature

Effective verbal and written communications

Assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, reviewing work assignments and time management

Motivational interviewing techniques

Implementing intervention methodologies and techniques

Recognizing substance abuse and/or mental health issues

Finding appropriate treatment/care centers and making timely referrals to coordinate care

Maintaining organization and time management

Managing crisis interventions with clients or treatment agencies

Training new staff, interns or externs

Ability to:

Effectively speak, write and understand the English language

Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred

Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions

Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files

Work independently

Meet schedules and deadlines of the work

Understand and carry out oral and written directions

Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files

Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries

Manage crisis situations and provide crisis intervention

Use DSM for diagnosis of mental disorder and monitor levels of appropriate care

Develop appropriate care plans and treatment services