Behavioral Health Therapist - MSW

Are you a dedicated Therapist with a passion for delivering culturally competent, client-centered therapy? American Indian Health and Family Services(AIHFS), a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center (FQHC) in Southwest Detroit is is hiring now, ahead of the opening of our New State-Of-The Art Facility, this Fall, 2026!

AIHFS is seeking an experienced and licensed Behavioral Health Therapist (LMSW or LLMSW) to develop therapeutic relationships with individuals, groups, and families to assess, diagnose, and treat mental illness and/or substance use disorders. As a member of our BH Team, you will work with children, youth, adults, elders, and their families to improve emotional and spiritual wellness. Outpatient individual and group services are being provided under supervision of the BH Director clinic, community, and/or home-based setting via Tele-Heath services.

With your Life/Work balance in mind, this full time opportunity includes a Comprehensive Benefit Program:

• 15 Paid Holidays per calendar year, paid bereavement, paid jury duty leave - effective immediately upon hire
• Generous Paid Combined Vacation, Sick, and Personal Leave, accrual starts immediately, able to use after 30 days
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Coverage is available on the 1st of the Month, following 31 days of Employment.
• For Blue Cross Network HMO plan: AIHFS contributes 100% to employee premium contributions; and 50% to dependent the contributions.
• For the Blue Cross PPO plan: AIHFS contributes up to the BCN HMO amount to employee premium contribution; and 50% of the BCN HMO plan premium towards dependents.
• 403(b) Match Program of 50% of employee contribution, up to $5,000 per year, available after 1,000 hours of employment
• Educational Assistance Program, available after 1 year

We are offering a Net Signing Bonus up to $2,500.00: with $1,000.00 net bonus paid upon a favorable (90) Day Performance Review and an additional $1,500.00 net paid bonus with continued favorable Performance Review at 270 days (9 months).


Required Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop therapeutic relationships with individuals, groups, and families to assess, diagnose, and treat mental illness and/or substance use disorders using culturally and evidence based assessment, diagnostic, and treatment models.
• Provide culturally appropriate psychotherapy to youth and adult clients using evidence-based modalities.
• Provide culturally appropriate substance abuse counseling and refer clients to rehabilitation centers, treatment programs, and or culturally based recovery support services.
• Conduct crisis intervention; including crisis phone contacts.
• Provide parenting education, coaching and training.
• Advocate on behalf of children and their families to help them meet their needs.
• Assist individual children, youth, adults, and elders in scheduling psychiatric or child development related evaluations as needed.
• Provide clinical support at community events in collaboration with other AIHFS programs.
• Help identify and eliminate barriers to services.
• Connect and coordinate services for families with other AIHFS programming, programming staff, and/or other professionals involved with the family.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with people and organizations in the local and tribal communities.
• Participate in clinical supervision, team meetings, case consultations and trainings. Submit documentation for all supervision, meetings, consultations and trainings in a timely manner to BH Director/Clinical Supervision.
• Develop, maintain, review and complete clinical documentation in a timely manner consistent with policies and procedures of AIHFS.
• Learn and utilize IHS RPMS Electronic Health Records (EHR) package and suicide reporting forms.
• Prepare other records and reports as requested by Behavioral Health Director.
• Maintain consistent work schedule.
• Have an understanding of a professional code of ethics and abide by them in all business related matters.
• Achieve productivity goals.
• On a yearly basis, must provide evidence of 25 license specific Continuing Education Units (CEU) hours. These hours may be combined with Children's Mental Health Professional (CMHP) and Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner (SATP) annual training requirements.
• Attend and participates in meetings and quality improvement activities as required.
• Serve as a member of committees as requested.
• Participate in evaluation of peers and support staff.
• Further the agency's mission through active support of the strategic goals.
• Perform other tasks as required and other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

• Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited college or university.
• The ideal candidate will have at least two (2) years of experience developing therapeutic relationships with individuals, groups, and families to assess, diagnose, and treat mental illness and/or substance use disorders.

Required Qualifications:

• Current state licensure as a Social Worker LMSW or LLMSW, we are also open to considering a fully licenced Counselor (LPC).
• Related trainings, certifications, and experience with specialty treatment modalities delivered.
• Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques and practices and their application to complex casework, group work, and community problems.
• Considerable knowledge of a wide range of behavior and psychosocial problems and their diagnosis and treatment using the DSM IV-TR and DSM V
• Ability to demonstrate application of applicable treatment modalities and therapeutic techniques to address diagnosis.
• Must be self-directed and have the ability to carry out responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Must demonstrate a positive work attitude and an ability to work as part of a team with other professionals.
• Must be able to maintain patient and agency confidentiality, handle crisis and tolerate stress professionally.
• Follow the ethical guidelines set forth by the National Association of Social Workers and AIHFS policies related to malpractice.
• Valid MI Chauffeur's license; other credential or licenses must be kept current and consistent with applicable regulations.
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, Monday through Friday.
• Ability to promote an alcohol, tobacco and drug-free work environment
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
• Strong entrepreneurial orientation and capacity to think creatively and strategically about complex problems.
• Effective communication skills, including strong writing and presentation skills.
• Exemplifies excellent customer service with patients, visitors, and other employees; shows courtesy, friendliness, helpfulness, and respect.
• Consistently demonstrates respect for the capabilities, different cultures and/or personalities of internal and external customers.
• Relates well, and works collaboratively with all levels of staff in a professional manner.
• Consistently alters plans/routines when situation requires and continues to perform without projecting stress/frustration that would adversely affect the work environment.
• Takes the initiative to proactively assist others without direct supervision and to resolve problems with other departments and co-workers.

Preferred Requirements:

• Michigan Certification Board of Addiction Professionals certification or written development plan preferred.
• Recent training certificate for Substance Abuse Treatment CEU's, with in the last 12 months preferred.
• Familiarity and/or experience working with the Native American community at a local level; respect for and knowledge of traditional, cultural and spiritual practices of a diverse Native American community, as well as an ability to work with other racially, culturally and ethnically diverse populations including Native American families of varying socioeconomic levels and with children, youth, or adults exposed to trauma including sexual or physical abuse.