Clinical Therapist II - Marquette, MI

Wayne Health; Michigan; Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Wayne Health in Michigan seeks a licensed behavioral health professional to deliver evidence-based individual psychotherapy and comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments. You will develop patient-centered treatment plans and coordinate with the care team to ensure optimal outcomes and timely documentation.

The role includes referrals to community resources, collaboration with multiple providers, and ongoing compliance with licensure and policy standards.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
• License to practice Social Work or Professional Counseling in Michigan (LMSW/LPC).
• Two years of behavioral health experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provides evidenced-based individual psychotherapy to assigned patients and coordinates care with the treatment team.
• Performs comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and diagnoses.
• Makes referrals to community-based resources based on patient needs.
• Develops person-centered treatment plans with measurable goals.
• Maintains timely documentation in patient records and coordinates with payers when needed.
• Collaborates with the care team and referring physicians to ensure continuity of care.

Kenntnisse

Psychotherapy

Assessment & diagnosis

Interpersonal communication

Care coordination

Policy/compliance

Ausbildung

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Licensed LMSW or LPC in Michigan

Tools

EHR systems

Case management software

Jobbeschreibung

About Us:

Serving one million patients and their families annually. Advancing medical knowledge, technologies and practices. Developing and educating the next generation of exceptional health care professionals.

With more than 100 locations in hospital-based clinics, outpatient health and specialty care centers, we provide the most advanced medicine and thoughtful, patient-centric care to the greater metro-Detroit community.

Job Summary:

Conducts thorough clinical interviews to provide accurate diagnoses to patients. Development of person-centered treatment plan and delivery of evidenced based psychotherapy services, as clinically indicated. Evaluate patient’s biopsychosocial needs through completion of comprehensive assessments and make referrals to appropriate providers and/or community-based resources. Active members of patient’s care team and coordinates care with other team members. Maintains accurate and timely documentation in patients medical record in accordance with industry standards and organizational policies.

Job Description:

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides evidenced based individual psychotherapy to assigned patients, complete appropriate referrals, and coordinates care with treatment team.
• Provides comprehensive and accurate biopsychosocial assessment, evaluates data, and accurately diagnoses patients.
• Provides referrals and assit’s patients to access community-based resources based on the identified needs of the patient.
• Works collaboratievely with the patient and their identified supports to develop a comprehensive Treatment Plan that is Person-Centered with measurable goals and objectives.
• Provides for a multidisciplinary approach to treatment by coordinating with other staff and with persons identified by the patient; coordinates care with referring physician or agencies; assesses patient progress and modifies the treatment plan accordingly.
• Maintains availability to patients for whom he/she is the primary clinician or arranges appropriate clinical coverage.
• Maintains timely documentation in patient clinical records according to clinic policy and procedure. Ensures that documentation meets licensure, accreditation and third-party payer standards.
• Maintains timely contact as needed with third-party payers to ensure authorization for services provided.
• Coordinates as applicable with referral sources, courts, third party payers and other appropriate resources.
• Participates in all required meetings, case conferences, and other professional development opportunities.
• Serves as a co-signer/supervisor for trainees, as needed.
• Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions, including timely responses to team communications and patient inquiries.
• Provide and receive constructive feedback to support a culture of continuous improvement and team effectiveness.
• Remains in compliance with supervision and other licensure requirements.
• Conforms to the ethical code of conduct of his/her professional organization, to clinic policies and procedures and to legally sound business practice.
• Maintain a current professional license.
• Obeys confidentiality as required by all federal, state, regulatory, and Wayne Health policies.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Education, Licensure/Certification, and Training Required for the Job:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Professional Counseling.
• Licensed to practice Social Work or Professional Counseling in Michigan (LMSW/LPC).
• Two (2) years of experience in behavioral health preferred.

Skills and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of the principles of mental health evidenced based practices.
• Knowledge of co-occurring disorders such as substance abuse.
• Knowledge of community resources and referral agencies.
• Knowledge of requirements of third-party payers.
• Skill in interviewing and diagnostic evaluation of patients.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, staff, and community partners.
• Ability to understand and follow organization policies and procedures.

Safety Requirements:

• Compliance with Wayne Health and Department of Psychiatry Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Working Conditions/Schedules:

• May be exposed to communicable diseases. Requires the ability to work under high stress conditions for long periods of time. Hours and days to be determined by the business needs of the department. Additional hours may be required.

Wayne Health is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer