Substance Use Disorder Counselor/Case Manager

Hegira Health, Inc. (HHI), a private non-profit corporation, is one of the largest freestanding behavioral healthcare agencies in the area. HHI, accredited by the Joint Commission and licensed by the State of Michigan, provides a broad array of mental health and substance abuse treatment and prevention services to individuals of all ages.

Oakdale Recovery Center is a 55-bed treatment facility for adults with substance use disorders. Oakdale Recovery Center is dedicated to assisting persons with substance use and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders to begin the process of recovery and to regain control over their lives.

Oakdale’s Detoxification and Residential programs provide intensive, structured, 24-hour medically monitored services for adults struggling with a wide range of drug, alcohol and mental health concerns. Oakdale Recovery Center provides a disease-specific, person-centered and multidisciplinary approach to care. We offer comprehensive treatment services and offer each resident follow along supports that begin with the withdrawal/detoxification process and extend through aftercare following residential treatment.

Work Schedule:

• Tuesday through Saturday 10:00am - 6:30pm

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree, specializing in social sciences, psychology, social work, or counseling.
• CCAC or a Development Plan approved by MCBAP obtained within 30 days of employment
• Provided direct treatment services to adult’s in a behavioral health impatient or outpatient setting for not less than 12 months, or successfully completed an internship as part of bachelor’s program including some experience working with adults with SUDs .
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of diagnostics ,psychopharmacology, and supportive treatment approaches as applied to the SUD adult population.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the identification and treatment of co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders.

SUD Counselor RESPONSIBILITES:

Intake

• Completion of the Case Management Assessment within 72 hours of intake appointment.
• Make recommendations regarding need for ongoing, targeted case management services.
• Identify issues that may exist regarding safety (personal and environmental), natural supports, and community involvement.
• Identify referrals needed for comprehensive treatment, including medical, nutrition, substance abuse, STD/HIV risk, education, and vocational training.
• Educate patient and, if applicable, patient guardian with respect to admission information packet, including but not limited to, Recipient Rights process.
• Schedule appointment for psychiatric evaluation within appropriate timeframe relative to medication supplies and/or acuity of symptoms.

Treatment Planning and Progress Reviews

• Complete individualized Treatment Plan Case Management goals and objectives for each patient by the second session or within 30 days of referral for case management services (whichever occurs first).
• Case Management goals and objectives on the Treatment Plan demonstrate that the plan for treatment was developed with the patient.
• Treatment Plan problem areas, goals, and objectives address the patient’s DSM five-axis diagnosis and areas identified on the bio-psychosocial assessment, including but not limited to, personal and environmental safety, relapse potential, child and family strengths, and individual needs.

Discharge Process

• Document termination of case management services on the Treatment Plan and on a Progress Note when patient continues to receive other clinical services from HHI.
• Document on Treatment Plan criteria and anticipated date for planned discharge.
• Transports patients as needed to community-based supportive, adjunctive services.

Interpersonal:

• Establish effective therapeutic bonds with patients assigned to caseload.
• Maintain collegial, cooperative relationships with peer therapists and other staff of HHI.
• Report all Recipient Rights complaints and knowledge of potential complaints to clinical supervisor within 24 hours of said knowledge.
• Contribute pertinent clinical information at regular case conference meetings.

SUD, substance use, addiction, addiction counseling, recovery

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $48,000.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine
• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Behavioral health including SUD: 1 year (Required)
• SUD: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CAAC or a Development Plan approved by MCBAP (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $48,000