Evening SUD Therapist

Evening SUD Therapist (3pm-11pm) - Plymouth, MI

Job Description

Personalized Nursing LIGHT House (PNLH), a leading behavioral health provider with over 35 years of experience, is seeking a qualified and compassionate Primary Therapist to join our team!

We are looking for a full-time Evening Program Therapist to provide trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care in our Evening Outpatient Program, with the support of a multidisciplinary team and an integrated treatment model.

About PNLH

PNLH offers a full continuum of care at locations in Plymouth, Canton, and Madison Heights. As an innovative and effective behavioral healthcare organization, our mission is to:

• Increase client well-being
• Decrease addiction severity
• Improve the quality of clients’ mental and physical health
• Contribute positively to society

All services integrate substance use disorder, mental health, and primary care into cohesive, client-centered programs using the LIGHT Model of Care, a SAMHSA-recognized Promising Practice grounded in dignity, respect, and empowerment.

Position Summary

As a Primary Therapist, you will deliver individual and group therapy to adult clients with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. You will use the LIGHT model to guide clinical decision-making and support clients in achieving sustainable recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide weekly individual therapy for assigned clients
• Facilitate therapeutic groups weekly on PNLH-selected topics
• Use the LIGHT model in assessment, education, and counseling
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to identify and respond to client needs
• Monitor service utilization and coordinate care with internal and external providers
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records and documentation
• Ensure compliance with authorization and billing requirements
• Maintain client confidentiality and participate in case conferences
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required

• Master’s degree and licensure (LLMSW, LMSW, LLPC, LPC, etc.)
• CADC, CAADC, or MCBAP Development Plan (support provided to obtain plan if not currently held)

Preferred

• Minimum two years of experience in substance use disorder counseling
• Training in trauma-informed care
• Experience treating co-occurring mental health disorders
• Familiarity with authorization processes for Michigan’s PIHP system

Include shift schedule

3pm-11pm Monday- Friday

Pay Information

Pay Type: Hourly

Salary Range: $28 - $31 US