Clinical Therapist (LMSW or LPC)

Guidestareldercare; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with productivity-­

Excellent benefits package

Company-paid medical premiums

CME/CEU reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Licensing reimbursement

Malpractice insurance

Job summary

GuideStar Eldercare is seeking a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to deliver neurobehavioral health services in long-term care facilities across Michigan. You will partner with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic, continuous care for elders with neurocognitive disorders and related conditions.

Responsibilities include patient evaluation, condition-specific therapy, and coordinating care plans with facilities, PCPs, and staff, while engaging

Qualifications

• Member of an interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously with regional Area Manager support.
• Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling or in Social Work.
• Currently licensed as an LMSW or LPC in the state you are applying in.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluation.
• Provide condition-specific support therapy, or when indicated, insight-based therapy.
• Coordinate the patient’s care plan with the facility, PCP and GuideStar colleagues, and engage with the family as indicated.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Time management

Autonomy

LMSW or LPC license

Passion for geriatrics

Inpatient experience

Cognitive/mood assessments

Productivity mindset

EMR documentation

Education

Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Job Description

As a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with GuideStar Eldercare you will provide neurobehavioral health services to residents in long-term care facilities. Using a multi-disciplinary approach, you will partner with specialty clinicians to provide holistic, continuity of care for elderly individuals who are afflicted with neurocognitive disorders and other neurologic and/or psychiatric conditions.

What you will do

• Provide evaluation
• Provide condition-specific support therapy, or when indicated, insight-based therapy
• Coordinate the patient’s care plan with the facility, PCP and GuideStar colleagues, and engage with the family as indicated.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team
• Good time management skills
• Able to function autonomously with regional Area Manager support
• Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling or in Social Work
• Currently licensed as an LMSW or LPC in the state in which you are applying

Preferred Skills

• Passion for geriatrics
• Experience in inpatient settings such as extended care facilities
• Experience with brief bedside assessment screens (cognitive, mood, etc.)
• Motivated by productivity-based positions
• Ability to navigate and document on an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system

Benefits

• Industry competitive salary with additional income potential through productivity bonus
• Excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401K
• Employee’s medical premiums are 100% company paid
• Annual CME/CEU reimbursement up to $1,500
• 60-day new-hire training program
• Four (4) weeks paid time off
• Seven (7) paid holidays
• State licensing reimbursement
• Company provided medical malpractice insurance

All GuideStar employees must be vaccinated against the Flu. GuideStar follows all applicable laws; contact [e-mail] for more information. Testing for illegal drugs will be administered to all final candidates for whom an offer of employment has been extended.