Licensed Counselor

Licensed Counselor

At Eisenhower Center, we are committed to transforming lives through innovative rehabilitation, behavioral health treatment, and community reintegration services. As a nationally recognized leader in serving individuals with complex neurological, behavioral, and mental health needs, we provide comprehensive, person-centered care that empowers individuals to achieve meaningful recovery and independence. The Licensed Counselor serves as an integral member of Eisenhower Center's interdisciplinary clinical team, providing trauma-informed, evidence-based counseling services to adults with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Serious Mental Illness (SMI), Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and co-occurring behavioral health conditions. The ideal candidate is a compassionate, clinically sophisticated professional who embraces innovation, values collaborative care, and demonstrates a commitment to measurable outcomes, resilience-focused treatment, and individualized recovery planning.

Role and Responsibilities: Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Clinical Assessment and Treatment
• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial, behavioral health, trauma, risk, and functional assessments to identify client strengths, challenges, goals, and treatment needs.
• Develop individualized, person-centered treatment plans that support rehabilitation, emotional wellness, behavioral stability, and community reintegration.
• Provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy utilizing evidence-based interventions, including:
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Mindfulness-Based Interventions
• Trauma-Informed Care Approaches
• Utilize strength-based and recovery-oriented practices that promote self-determination, skill development, and quality of life.
• Evaluate treatment effectiveness through ongoing assessment, outcome measurement, and modification of interventions as clinically indicated.

Trauma-Informed Clinical Practice

• Foster a safe, empowering, and therapeutic environment grounded in trauma-informed principles.
• Recognize the impact of trauma, neurological injury, and adverse life experiences on emotional, behavioral, and cognitive functioning.
• Support clients in developing resilience, emotional regulation, coping skills, and healthy interpersonal relationships.
• Incorporate culturally responsive and individualized interventions that respect each client's background, values, and personal goals.

Crisis Intervention and Behavioral Support

• Provide crisis assessment, intervention, stabilization, and risk management services as needed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to address complex behavioral health concerns and develop effective intervention strategies.
• Assist in the development and implementation of positive behavior support plans and therapeutic interventions.
• Support staff in understanding behavioral presentations and trauma-responsive approaches to care.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with physicians, neuropsychologists, psychologists, nurses, rehabilitation therapists, case managers, direct care staff, and program leadership to coordinate treatment services.
• Participate actively in treatment team meetings, case consultations, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary case reviews.
• Promote integrated care approaches that address the physical, cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and social aspects of recovery.
• Serve as a clinical resource and consultant regarding mental health treatment, behavioral interventions, and trauma-informed care practices.

Documentation and Compliance

• Maintain accurate, timely, and professional documentation including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, treatment reviews, and discharge summaries.
• Ensure compliance with all organizational policies and applicable requirements established by:
• Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
• Community Mental Health (CMH) agencies
• Medicare and Medicaid regulations
• CARF standards
• Professional licensing boards and ethical codes
• Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems effectively and maintain documentation consistent with medical necessity and reimbursement standards.

Clinical Excellence and Professional Development

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and outcome-focused clinical programming.
• Remain current on emerging best practices in behavioral health treatment, neurorehabilitation, trauma recovery, and evidence-based interventions.
• Participate in clinical supervision, continuing education, and professional development opportunities.
• Contribute to the ongoing advancement of Eisenhower Center's clinical excellence and innovative treatment philosophy.

Advocacy and Patient Engagement

• Advocate for the dignity, rights, and self-determination of all clients.
• Engage families, guardians, and support systems as clinically appropriate.
• Provide psychoeducation regarding mental health, recovery, coping skills, behavioral health conditions, and wellness strategies.
• Promote meaningful participation in treatment and support everyone's journey toward recovery, independence, and community integration.
• All other related duties requested.

Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted Michigan licensure in one of the following:
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Limited Licensed Counselor (LLC)
• Limited Licensed Psychologist (LLP)
• Bachelor's degree required in Business Administration, Healthcare, or related field. Master's degree is preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience providing psychotherapy and behavioral health services to adults with complex clinical needs.
• Experience working with one or more of the following populations:
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
• Serious Mental Illness (SMI)
• Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD)
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Co-occurring behavioral health conditions
• Demonstrated understanding of trauma-informed, person-centered, and recovery-oriented care.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, treatment planning, and crisis intervention skills.
• Experience facilitating individual and group psychotherapy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary treatment environment.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation systems.
• Valid Michigan driver's license with reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in neurorehabilitation, post-acute rehabilitation, residential treatment, or behavioral health settings.
• Specialized training in evidence-based treatment modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, CPT, EMDR, or Motivational Interviewing.
• Experience developing behavior supports plans and positive behavioral interventions.
• Knowledge of CARF accreditation standards and quality improvement practices.
• Experience working within interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams.
• Knowledge of brain injury, neurobehavioral rehabilitation, and cognitive-behavioral recovery models.
• Certification or advanced training in trauma-focused treatment approaches.

Education & Experience:

• Master's degree in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a closely related behavioral health field from an accredited college or university.
• Completion of all academic coursework, supervised clinical training, and other requirements necessary for state licensure.
• Current, active, and unrestricted counseling license (LPC, LMHC, LCPC, or equivalent) in the State of Michigan.
• License must be maintained in good standing throughout employment and meet all continuing education requirements for renewal.
• Specialized coursework or training in assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, counseling techniques, ethics, and crisis intervention preferred.

Location: Onsite in Ann Arbor, MI

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000

Benefits start after 30 days: Health, Dental, Vision and many more!

*All offers of employment are contingent upon all applicable background screens*

Eisenhower Center is an EEO employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories – and is a 2019 Bronze Veteran-Friendly Employer, Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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