Substance Abuse Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Unit :    The Salvation Army – Great Lakes Harbor Light System

Position :          Substance Abuse Therapist

Reports to :      Clinical Supervisor

Purpose :

Provide substance abuse counseling to clients of The Salvation Army Harbor Light System in accordance with Harbor Light policies and procedures.

Summary :

Apply clinical practices and provide client services to the clients of The Salvation Army Harbor Light

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

• Conduct individual, group, and educational counseling sessions
• Maintain case records in accordance with Harbor Light standards
• 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
• Distribute / collect treatment satisfaction surveys at beginning of treatment, mid treatment and at discharge
• Attends all clinical staff meetings, and team conferences
• Participates in educational courses, seminars, workshops, current literature and in-service meetings to enhance treatment skills

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