Perm - Social Worker (LMSW) - Outpatient (Days) Southgate MI

Adult Outpatient Therapist

Pay is dependent on licensing and experience (TGC is grant-based, there is no negotiation/flexibility in the salary).

Full License: Hourly $29.47 - $39.67

Limited License: Hourly $27.22 - $36.63

Agency Placement Fee 25%

It is a therapist that is needed but they will need to have a master's degree in social work, psychology or counseling and possess the corresponding state of Michigan licensure.

Learn more about the facility here:

As an adult outpatient therapist in the adult behavioral health program, you will be responsible for the following:

• Primary responsibility is to participate in the delivery of clinical services, including intake evaluations, and direct treatment for adults and families.
• Assess and document the needs of clients who present themselves for outpatient mental health and/or co-occurring substance abuse services utilizing person-centered planning principals.
• Provide individual and group therapy.
• Work collaboratively with others in relation to the client and family including psychiatrists, primary care physicians, school personnel and other family service or support people.
• Must meet all of the contractual requirements of the funding sources and/or agency, including maintaining state licensure.
• Participate in clinical supervision, team meetings and case consultations.
• Complete clinical records and agency documentation in a timely manner consistent with policies and procedures of the guidance center.
• Follow a professional code of ethics.
• Coordinate effective discharge planning prior to case closure.
• Complete 24 hours of training in the treatment of adults with mental health and/or co-occurring substance abuse disorders.
• Other duties as needed.
• Regular working hours are Monday through Thursday 8:30 am to 7 pm, Friday 8:30 am to 5 pm and Saturday 9 am to 1 pm. Flexible scheduling is available. Some evening and/or weekend hours may be required based on program needs.

Travel: Mileage reimbursement when personal vehicle used - IRS standard. (.70 per mile)

Any training paid for by TGC.

The guidance believes that their team members are their most valuable resources, and we invest in them accordingly. They offer their employees a competitive salary, flexible scheduling opportunities, a team-oriented work environment and much more!

Medical, dental, vision insurance. 401K. PTO. Paid holidays include: New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, ½ day for Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after (Black Friday), Christmas eve and Christmas Day.

Requirement description:

By submitting your applicant to this need you are acknowledging that you have checked and have no inclination that your candidate has applied directly to this position. Any candidate that has applied directly is not eligible to be onboarded through and agency.

• Must have a minimum of a master's degree in social work, psychology or counseling and possess the corresponding state of Michigan licensure. - [REQUIRED]
• Candidates must obtain the qualified mental health professional credential within 120 days of hire.
• Must have one year of experience (may include time spent in fieldwork or internship) treating or working with people who have been diagnosed with mental illness. - [REQUIRED]
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must have excellent organizational and attention to detail skills in order to track and prepare data accurately and timely.
• Must have the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
• Individual programs may have additional requirements.
• Additional requirements include: cultural competency, ability to work effectively with a diverse population, the ability to engage and maintain therapeutic relationships with youth and families in a variety of modes of treatment, the ability to develop collaborative relationships with other unit staff and providers, effective communication skills, and a willingness to be flexible.
• Cannot accept candidates who are on student/work visas, and/or require sponsorship to work in the U.S. at this time.