Outpatient Therapist

Join our team of over 200 passionate people working together to fulfill our mission to provide behavioral health services that inspire hope and promote recovery, resilience, and wellness. We are a team that puts our clients first, fosters community partnerships, and believes in a positive, healthy work environment. You’ll experience an exciting and challenging work environment while living in a highly desired location. Northwest Michigan has something to offer everyone. Just about any outdoor activity imaginable is easily accessible. Local festivals, quaint downtown shopping districts, art, wineries, fine dining, and the performing arts. From the sandy beaches of Lake Michigan, miles of bike path, nature preserves, golf courses and ski resorts, Northern Michigan offers a world of adventure. If you have any questions regarding a job description or your employment application, please contact Kelly at View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io NCCMH Internship Program North Country Community Mental Health works with interns at the Bachelor and Master levels to assist them with the completion of their educational requirements in the discipline of Behavioral Health. We offer interns a program that includes a variety of opportunities with our wide spectrum of services within the behavioral health field. Every internship is individualized based upon the interests of the student. Interns will learn about the coordination of services, working with mental illness and intellectual or developmental disability populations, writing assessment and plans of service, and what they can expect to experience on a daily basis when employed within the behavioral health field. Many of our interns are offered full time positions at the end of their internship, upon completion of their degrees. North Country Community Mental Health values education and works to provide staff with assistance towards the cost of education. Below is an outline of the program that we offer and some state and federal programs that are beneficial to our staff. Our dedicated Human Resources team provides our staff with assistance when they go to apply for these programs. NCCMH offers a tuition reimbursement program. Tuition Reimbursements are at the discretion of management and are based on the degree sought, potential of continued employment with the organization, length of service with the organization, applicability of degree to the job and/or future positions in the organization, a statement from the candidate regarding purpose, intentions, and personal commitment, and availability of funds. Start Your Career with North Country CMH Open Positions Position: Outpatient Therapist Location: Petoskey, MI Job Id: 722 # of Openings: 0 Serving six counties in Northern Michigan, North Country Community Mental Health is a public behavioral health organization committed to improving the quality of life for people with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities in our communities. JOB TITLE: Outpatient Therapist LOCATION: Petoskey, MI 49770 STATUS: Full-Time, Non-Union, Non-Exempt HYBRID ELIGIBLE: No STARTING WAGE RANGE: $65,499.20 - $68,744 per year No cost health, dental and vision insurance option 14.2% employer paid retirement plan contribution Vacation, sick and personal time Employer paid disability and life insurance

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Requires minimum of a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology, Professional Counseling or Social Work with appropriate State of Michigan License. Experience: Supervised clinical experience required including assessment, treatment planning and treatment. Lived experiences with behavioral health issues are valued. Other: Capable and willing to provide behavioral health services on site and in off-site treatment settings.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Outpatient Therapist provides professional therapy services to qualified individuals, families, and groups. Provides referral, consultative, and education services to individuals, agencies, organizations, and the community.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Performs mental status and diagnostic intake evaluations. Develops treatment plans consistent with person-centered guidelines and utilization management criteria. Provides individual, family and group therapy. Provides outpatient crisis intervention and emergency services. Utilizes the consultation services of agency psychiatrists, as needed. Provides treatment, evaluation and consultation services in areas of expertise to other NCCMH programs. Provides consultation and education to other community agencies and organizations. Maintains good interagency relations with community resources. Submit provider activity data and other reports as required. Provides complete and timely documentation for the clinical record. Keeps the agency information management system updated in accordance with agency policy and procedure and Medicaid requirements. Meets direct and indirect service activity expectations. Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to walk, bend, stand, sit, lift to 25 pounds with or without assistance, stretch/reach, hear, see, hand/finger dexterity and drive a vehicle. Position requires physical ability to complete and maintain certification in de-escalation techniques which will be a training class provided to the job incumbent. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions in accordance with applicable laws.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to complete and remain current in initial and ongoing training requirements. Must have working knowledge and the ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. Must be able to learn and use NorthStar - Electronic Medical Records Software upon completion of required training. Must have own phone and internet for communication, reliable access to messages, and multi-factoring capabilities. Have reliable transportation in carrying out agency duties. Possess a valid Michigan’s driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record. Ability to work within guidelines of the code of conduct, regulatory compliance plan and personnel policies. Supports a philosophy of service delivery that is recovery-based, person centered and culturally competent. Adhere to applicable policies and procedures as required by the Department of Community Mental Health, the Mental Health Services Board, and other pertinent regulatory agencies. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr North Country Community Mental Health