Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

Position Summary:

Provides assessment and intervention to assist clients/families to improve social and economic difficulties interfering with health and wellness through use of casework process and principles, strategies, and community resources.


Essential Functions and Responsibilities as Assigned:

1. Maintain at least 25 billable hours /week.
2. Establish and maintain a supportive, therapeutic relationship with clients in a safe and respectful environment.
3. Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and provide accurate DSM-5 diagnoses.
4. Develop and implement individualized, evidence-basedtreatment plans tailored to each client's specific needs, goals and presenting concerns.
5. Provide ongoing individual, family, or group therapy and make appropriate adjustments to treatment plans as clinically indicated.
6. Monitor and document client progress through regular assessments and clinical observations.
7. Collaborate with family members and other supports when appropriate, maintaining client consent and
   
   
   confidentiality standards.
8. Coordinate care by making referrals to external providers or community resources as needed.
9. Maintain accurate, timely, and clinically sound documentation for all sessions and client interactions in accordance with agency and regulatory standards.
10. Adhere to ethical and legal standards of care, including maintaining client confidentiality and following all clinic safety and compliance protocols.
11. Participate in team meetings, case consultations, and otherpractice-related activities as required.
12. Maintain regular in-person availability at the clinic and provide limited after-school appointment times to support client scheduling needs.

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Required:

Master's degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related behavioral health field.

• Current licensure in the State of Michigan as an LMSW, LPC, LMFT, LP.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills.
• Ability to provide individual, group, and/or family therapy in alignment with evidence-based practices.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Preferred:

• Prior experience preferred

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification as a Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association or equivalent through the Military Training network (MTN)

Position/Subsidiary Specific:

Required:

• Valid driver's license, proof of valid auto insurance coverage at all times and maintain a driving record in accordance with McLaren's corporate driving policy and eligibility guidelines.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans