Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) - Outpatient Clinic (Days)

Job Description

Job Description

Schedule: 37.5 Hours/Week | Standard Day Shifts (Flexible scheduling available; regular operational hours span Mon–Thu 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM, Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Sat 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM)

Weekend & Evening Requirements: Occasional evening or weekend hours required based on program needs

On-Call Requirements: None

Travel & Reimbursement: Local travel reimbursed at standard IRS rate ($0.70/mile) when personal vehicle is used

Facility & Program Overview:

An outpatient behavioral health program in the Southgate, MI area is seeking a full-time Adult Outpatient Therapist to deliver clinical services and therapeutic interventions. The role focuses on comprehensive mental health and co-occurring substance abuse care for adults and families utilizing Person-Centered Planning principles within a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Core Responsibilities:

• Clinical Services & Assessment: Conduct intake evaluations and assess/document client needs for outpatient mental health and co-occurring substance abuse treatment.
• Therapeutic Interventions: Provide individual and group therapy for adults and families.
• Care Coordination & Discharge: Collaborate with psychiatrists, primary care physicians, external agencies, and support networks; execute effective discharge planning prior to case closure.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain timely clinical records and agency documentation; adhere to professional codes of ethics and funding source/contractual standards.
• Teamwork & Training: Participate in clinical supervision, case consultations, and multidisciplinary team meetings. Complete 24 hours of required specialized training in adult mental health and co-occurring disorders (employer-funded).

Candidate Submission & Qualification Requirements:

Education & Licensure:

• Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling [REQUIRED].
• State Licensure: Active Michigan State Licensure corresponding to degree (LMSW, LLMSW, LPC, LLPC, LLP, or TLLP) [REQUIRED].
• Required Credentialing: Must obtain Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) status within 120 days of hire [REQUIRED].

Clinical Experience & Competencies:

• Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience working with individuals diagnosed with mental illness (fieldwork/internship hours are applicable) [REQUIRED].
• Core Skills: Strong independent judgment, organizational skills, excellent written/verbal communication, and proven capability in Person-Centered Planning.
• Cultural Competency: Ability to engage diverse populations, build therapeutic relationships, and collaborate with multidisciplinary providers.

Work Authorization & Agency Eligibility:

• US Work Authorization: Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship (Student/Work Visas or Sponsorship candidates cannot be accepted) [REQUIRED].
• Agency Direct-Apply Restriction: Candidates who have applied directly to the facility previously are ineligible for agency onboarding [REQUIRED].

Compensation & Employee Benefits:

• Competitive base salary with flexible scheduling options.
• Employer-paid professional development and clinical training programs.
• Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options.
• Retirement & Savings: 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Comprehensive Paid Holidays (Includes New Year's Eve/Day, MLK Day, Good Friday ½ day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving & Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day).