$55,008 – $71,148MidFull Time
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CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) ClinicianSALARY:
$55,007.80 - $71,147.99DEPARTMENT:
Community CorrectionsOpening Date:
05/07/2026Closing Date:
05/20/2026 12:00 a.m.FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt. Overtime pursuant to Human Resources and Labor Relations Policy
EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period
CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. The start time for this position is currently 8:00 a.m.
GENERAL SUMMARY
Under direction, the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Clinician performs assessments of program participants, prepares assessment reports and coordinates referrals for treatment. This position ensures prompt and complete clinical treatment services and counseling, conducts interviews, coordinates cases with probation, District and Circuit Court, and jail/program staff. The SUD Clinician also 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 from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field
Current State of Michigan license is preferred, if licensure is available for the degree field
Minimum of two (2) years of professional substance abuse therapy, counseling and/or case management experience
Preferred Education and Experience
Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or other related field
Current State of Michigan license is required, if degree field requires licensure to practice
Required Licenses or Certifications
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:
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 Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) for diagnosis of mental disorder and monitor levels of appropriate care
Develop appropriate care plans and treatment services
Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign
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
Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
Work independently
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS
The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously
Work Environment
Office or similar indoor environment: F/C
Outdoor environment: N/S
Street environment (near moving traffic): N/S
Construction site: N/S
Confined space: N/S
Exposures
Individuals who are hostile or irate: O
Individuals with known violent backgrounds: O
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): N/S
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S
Communicable diseases: F/C
Moving mechanical parts: N/S
Fumes or airborne particles: N/S
Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S
Loud noises (85+ decibels): N/S
Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously
Demand:
Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: F/C
Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): F/C
Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: N/S
Crawling (moving about on hands and knees). Inspecting in confined spaces: N/S
Digging: N/S
Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: O
Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: O
Kneeling to work at low levels: N/S
Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C
Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another:
Up to 24 pounds: O
Over 24 pounds: N/S
Push/Pull objects away from or towards the body: O
Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): O
Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/C
Standing in an upright position without movement: F/C
Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: F/C
Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/S
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERS
Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations.
GRANT OR EXTERNALLY FUNDED POSITION –This position will continue only if sufficient grant or external funds are provided.
