Child & Family Clinical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

CHILD & FAMILY CLINICAL THERAPIST - GRAYLING - PART TIME

Will provide services to emotionally disturbed children and their families using a variety of intervention techniques including individual, group and family therapies, case consultation and coordination. Will provide direct crisis intervention services to registered and non-registered consumers during daytime clinic hours and may need to provide after hours on a rotating basis as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide direct clinical services to registered consumers, primarily mentally ill children, adolescents and young adults. Direct services are expected to approximate 50% of the normal work week.
• Provide indirect services for registered consumers, including case consultation and coordination, advocacy and referral.
• Complete any necessary evaluations including DECA and MichiCANS, or other evaluations as determined clinically appropriate.
• ·Will consult and actively participate in decisions regarding clients and appropriate services.
• Provide group therapy.
• Participate actively in staff development activities including unit meetings, supervisory meetings, community meetings, applicable conferences and review of current literature regarding services to young adults, children, and families.
• Work cooperatively with Primary Care Physicians, local Courts, Department of Health and Human Services, Schools, ISD, Substance Use and other providers to promote provision of quality community-based services.
• Work cooperatively with other agency staff and different programs to insure provision of quality services.
• ·Participate actively in periodic evaluation of service output, impact of service delivery, and program planning.
• Complete documentation including but not limited to clinical assessments, person-centered plans, review of compliance with documentation and contract requirements, quarterly reviews, and discharge evaluation summaries within time frames prescribed by unit policy in accordance with Medicaid and/or other third-party payor standards.
• Participate actively in professional development. Requires 24 hours of children and adolescent specific training yearly.
• May participate in interventions, assessments, and other aspects of crisis services during and after hours as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Licensed Professional Counselor from an accredited university
• Must have licensure with the State of Michigan as a fully licensed professional:
  • Preferred
    • Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW)
    • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
    • Psychologist
  • Considered
    • Limited Licensed Masters Social Worker (LLMSW)
    • Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC)
    • Master’s Limited Psychologist 
• Must maintain licensure.
• Ability to be credentialed by NLCMHA to provide services in this professional discipline.

PAY : $34.45/hr - $39.26/hr

WORKING CONDITIONS/ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position may require irregular hours.
• This position may require providing interventions in the consumer’s home or in the community.
• This position may require travel by personal vehicle if an agency vehicle is not available.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Occasionally: lifting up to 25 lbs. with or without assistance, stretching/reaching, exposure to blood borne pathogens and infectious disease, exposure to hazardous material, stooping (bend at waist)
• Frequently: hand/finger dexterity, talking in person, talking on the telephone, hearing in person, hearing on the telephone, vision for close work.

NLCMHA EEO Statement

Northern Lakes CMH Authority is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law . Northern Lakes CMH Authority will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or based on sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable laws. H iring decisions are based exclusively on merit, qualifications and business needs.