Infant Mental Health Therapist

About this position Infant Mental Health Therapist Under the general supervision of the Administrator of Outpatient Services, the Infant‑Early Childhood Mental Health Clinician will work with children, ages 0‑6, perinatal individuals, and their caregivers/families who are experiencing situations that could put the child’s emotional, social or developmental health at risk. The Infant‑Early Childhood Mental Health Clinician will provide direct therapeutic and case management interventions and services in the home and community. The Clinician will utilize the child and family’s strengths and will assess underlying needs to provide community‑based support services for children and their families. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Services are required to be delivered in the home or community. Responsible for direct and indirect home‑based evidence‑based therapeutic treatment services for children and families. Assists families with accessing needed resources, provides referrals, as needed, and supports families with following up with services. Conducts assessments and develops treatment plans using a person and family‑centered, solution‑focused approach. Provides individual, group, conjoint or family psychotherapy, case management, and support services. Provides education to support healthy growth and development of the child. Conducts integrated biopsychosocial assessments within timeliness standards, determines provisional diagnoses, and participates in developing person/family centered treatment plans with children, youth and families. Monitors the members’ progress and coordinates appropriate behavioral health and other needed services. Initiates and develops care coordination across multi‑systems to prevent out of home placements and prompts reunification and permanency. Responsible for maintaining an electronic medical record which includes required documentation of services provided, progress notes, treatment plans, periodic reviews and member rights documents. Collaborates with clinical staff to manage and resolve crisis situations involving children and parents. Engage in ongoing learning and education. Complies with productivity benchmarks and state requirements for home‑based services. Manages a caseload of 10‑15 families, based on family needs. Attends team meetings, staff meetings and supervisions as scheduled. Provide crisis on call support to children and families 24/7/365. Collaborates with the Chief Medical Officer/Psychiatrist of Direct Services. Directs and coordinates medical activities and activities related to member care. Knowledge of DWIHN policies, procedures, and practices. Knowledge of the DWIHN provider network and community resources. Knowledge of the Michigan Mental Health Code. Knowledge of MDHHS policies, rules, regulations, and procedures. Knowledge of Federal policies, rules, regulations, and procedures as it relates to DWIHN. Knowledge of diverse treatment modalities, therapeutic intervention, evidenced based practices and diagnostic principles. Knowledge of and ability to use screening and assessment tools for behavioral health services and specific to Infant and Early Childhood. Knowledge of the continuum of care for persons diagnosed with mental illness, substance use, and serious emotional disturbance. Knowledge of Utilization Management practices and principles. Knowledge of Evidence Based Practices for the behavioral health field. Knowledge of and ability to use treatment planning, case management and continuing care for behavioral health services. Knowledge of Medicaid, local, regional, and national codes, laws and regulations. Knowledge of medical and behavioral health practices and terminology. Knowledge of compliance standards. Knowledge of Medical Necessity Criteria for Behavioral Health Services. Knowledge of the American Society of Addiction Medicine Patient Placement Criteria (ASAM). Knowledge of the Federal Confidentiality Regulations, 42 CFR, Part 2. Knowledge of Medicaid/Block Grant eligibility requirements. Ability to work with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, economically, and socially diverse population. Accuracy and detailed oriented skills. Ability to communicate orally. Ability to communicate in writing. Ability to work effectively with others. Organizational skills. Report writing skills. Problem Solving skills. Critical Thinking skills. Interpersonal skills. Customer Service skills. Collaboration skills. Accuracy and detailed oriented skills. Required Experience A minimum of 2 years experience in programs offering child and family services, home visiting services, parent education, family support and referral services. A minimum of at least one year of experience in an infant mental health program. Required Licenses Possess an Infant Mental Health Specialist Endorsement: IMH-E® or I-ECMH® through the Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health (MI‑AIMH). Possess a master’s degree in psychology; AND a limited license (LLP) or (LP) from the State of Michigan; OR Possess a master’s degree in social work; AND have an LLMSW or an LMSW from the State of Michigan; OR Possess a master’s degree in counseling; AND have a limited license as a professional counselor (LLPC) or an (LPC) from the State of Michigan; AND Professional (CMHP) and/or Mental Health Professional (MHP) per the Michigan PIHP/CMHSP Provider Qualifications per Medicaid Services. A valid State of Michigan Driver’s License with a safe and acceptable driving record. Working Conditions Ability to work varied hours, including nights and weekends. Required to travel extensively throughout Wayne County. This description is not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a general description of the essential functions performed. Management retains the discretion to add or change the position at any time. Please Note: DWIHN requires proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID‑19 as a condition of employment. Medical or religious accommodations or other exemptions that may be required by law, will be approved when properly supported. Further information will be provided during the recruitment process. The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority