Clinician - Outpatient

Internal Summit Pointe Job Board; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium health and vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Continuing education reimbursement

Trauma-informed system of care program

Job summary

Summit Pointe in Michigan seeks licensed behavioral health professionals to provide outpatient therapy in clinic and community settings. The role involves individual, family, couples, or group counseling, with emphasis on evidence-based practices and trauma-informed care.

Applicants must hold MI licensure (LLMSW/LMSW, TLLP/LLP, or LLPC/LPC), have 2+ years in behavioral health, and demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with Michigan licensure (LLMSW/LMSW, TLLP/LLP or LLPC/LPC)
• Minimum two years in behavioral health using evidence-based practices
• Strong organizational and communication skills; proficient computer use
• Self-directed, resourceful professional with problem-solving abilities
• Experience with electronic medical record software preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient therapy, psychotherapy, and counseling for individuals, families, couples, or groups
• Maintain compliant records per agency requirements and standards
• Act as a clinical resource and conduct educational presentations as needed
• Coordinate care with community partners to ensure continuum of care
• Engage in quality improvement activities and ongoing professional development

Skills

Behavioral health case management

Organizational skills

Verbal/written communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Self-directed

Education

Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field with licensure in Michigan as a Social Worker (LLMSW/LMSW)

Limited Licensed Psychologist (TLLP/ LLP)

Professional Counselor (LLPC/LPC)

Tools

Word

Excel

EMR software

Job description

Job Summary/Objective:Provides outpatient therapy, psychotherapy and counseling for individuals, families, couples, or groups. Therapy may be provided in group or individual settings with implementation of treatment activity designed to reduce maladaptive behaviors, maximize behavioral self-control, or restore normalized psychological functioning, reality orientation, re-motivation, and emotional adjustment, thus enabling improved functioning and more appropriate interpersonal and social relationships.Essential Duties and Functions:Utilizes evidence-based treatments within their scope of practice.Acts as a liaison within the community to ensure continuum of care and support for customers.May act as a clinical resource for agency teams and conduct educational presentations.Treatment is provided within clinic settings and may occur within community settings (including jail).Therapeutic supports are provided as outlined in the individualized plan of service based on person-centered planning and utilizing evidence-based practices.Maintains record compliance within agency requirements and standard utilizing electronic/hard copy record formats.Shall ensure compliance and participation with competency improvement activities including, but not limited to, credentialing, continuing education (per licensure requirements or minimum of 24 hours per year of clinically based trainings), implementation of evidence-based practices, peer review attendance, and professional improvement practices.Participates in corporate quality improvement and problem-solving activities. Maintains confidentiality and privacy within MDHHS, state and federal guidelines.Utilizes knowledge of CARF, CMS, MDHHS and Managed Care standards.Performs other duties as required.Qualifications:Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field with licensure in the State of Michigan as a Social Worker (LLMSW/LMSW); Limited Licensed Psychologist (TLLP/ LLP); Professional Counselor (LLPC/LPC).Behavioral health case management experience required.Two years of experience in a behavioral health care setting utilizing evidence-based practices and behavior modification techniques.Good organizational, verbal/written communication, computer, analytical and problem-solving skills.Self-directed and resourceful.One year of computer experience – Word, Excel, and electronic medical record software preferred.Benefits:Premium health and vision within 30 days of hireCompany sponsored Health Reimbursement AccountCompany paid short and long-term disabilityEmployee assistance program401(K) match up to 5% after one year of serviceSocial security alternative contributionsFree YMCA membershipGenerous paid time off14 paid holidaysContinuing education reimbursementLicensure study materials and exam reimbursementTrauma Informed System of Care:A trauma-informed approach to service delivery emphasizes physical and emotional safety, choice, empowerment, and trustworthiness for customers. The impact of trauma is broad and touches many life domains. Participation is mandatory for activities required for Summit Pointe to become a “Trauma Informed System of Care.”PCN #157