Children's Outpatient Clinician

Onpoint; Allegan Township (MI); On-site; USD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(a) retirement: employer matching

457 retirement

Paid holidays

Job summary

OnPoint provides outpatient therapy to children and families, guiding them through a range of diagnoses with trauma-informed, strength-based approaches. The clinician will assess, plan, and deliver individual, family, and group therapies, collaborating with schools and healthcare partners to coordinate services.

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or counseling and be eligible for Michigan licensure, with experience working with children and families preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology or counseling from an accredited college or university.
• One year experience working with children and families preferred.
• State of Michigan professional limited license or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, service planning, and therapy for children (5-17) and their families, according to standards.
• Develop measurable plans of service in partnership with children and families.
• Utilize evidence-based practices in individual, family, and group therapy.
• Document services according to established quality standards.
• Participate in utilization management and quality improvement processes.
• Engage in supervision and team meetings.
• Coordinate services with schools and healthcare providers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Empathy and respect

Education

Master’s degree in social work, psychology or counseling

Job description

Provide outpatient therapy to children and families with a wide range of diagnoses and issues, ranging from mild to moderate to severe emotional disturbance.

Essential functions:

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Provide assessment, service planning, and therapy for children (5-17) and their families, according to accreditation, funding, regulatory and best practice standards.
• Develop measurable person-centered plans of service in partnership with children and their families, assuring a trauma-informed and strength-based approach.
• Utilize evidence-based practices in provision of individual, family, and group therapy.
• Document services according to established quality and timeliness standards.
• Participate in utilization management and quality improvement processes.
• Actively engage in supervision and team meetings.
• Coordinate services with schools, healthcare providers and others identified by the child and family.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Pay Range/Benefits Package:

Salary: starting at $63,876.80 up to $88,171.20 annually - placement above minimum salary is based on experience.

OnPoint Benefits:

• 401(a) retirement: employer matching
• 457 retirement
• Paid holidays

Benefits effective date of hire:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision Coverage
• Employer funding of Health Savings Account

Employer Paid benefits:

• Disability insurance
• Life insurance (up to $50,000)
• Paid Time Off

Competencies:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to structure workload while accommodating unexpected situations and client needs.
• Function as a member of an integrated and diverse team, offering consultation and support to team members and seeking it when necessary.
• Function in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Demonstrated empathy and respect for the organization’s target population.

Supervisory responsibilities:

None

Core Values:

• Integrity
• Inclusivity
• Honor
• Equality
• Humility
• Teamwork
• Cultural Competence
• Work Environment – Environments can vary. Primarily work in an office environment or approved remote location, but travel by automobile to other locations within and outside of the County may be required.
• Physical Demands – Generally performs sedentary work but must have the ability to lift up to 35 pounds. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting. Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

Required education and experience:

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology or counseling from an accredited college or university
• State of Michigan professional limited license or eligibility.
• One year experience working with children and families.

Preferred education and experience:

• Full licensure
• One year’s experience as a master’s level clinician with children and families.
• Public behavioral health system experience.
• Professional experience working with children with severe emotional disturbance.
• Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/ co-occurring disorders/substance use disorders.

Additional eligibility requirements:

Must possess a valid driver’s license, registration and proof of automobile insurance when operating County vehicles or operating personal vehicles in performance of job duties at any time. May provide own transportation for job related use, including transporting of individuals served, to and from meetings and activities at varying work locations throughout Allegan County.

Work authorization/security clearance requirements:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

EEO statement:

OnPoint respects and appreciates differences based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, abilities, culture, occupation, position, education, and the life experiences of each individual. OnPoint recognizes diversity as the mix of unique talents that each employee brings to the agency.