Contingent Outpatient Therapist

Integrated Services of Kalamazoo; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven team dedicated to improving the health of youth in the Kalamazoo community. As an Outpatient Therapist, you will provide essential mental health counseling to diverse youth aged 4-18 and their families. Your expertise will help guide young individuals through their challenges, ensuring they receive the support they need in a welcoming and inclusive environment. This role offers the chance to work collaboratively with passionate colleagues who value diversity, inclusion, and ongoing professional development. If you are committed to making a positive impact and possess the necessary qualifications, we invite you to apply and be part of this rewarding journey.

Benefits

Ongoing education for professional development

Work/life balance

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling required.
• 3+ years experience in clinical settings with youth is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health and addiction counseling services to youth.
• Assist Intake team with clinical screenings and care determinations.

Skills

Clinical Counseling

Knowledge of DSM V

Experience with Youth

Cultural Competency

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Master's degree in Psychology

Master's degree in Counseling

Tools

Therapeutic Techniques

Clinical Screening Tools

Job description

Do you have a passion for improving the health of individuals receiving behavioral health services? Would you like to be a valuable member of a diversity driven , mission-minded team that impacts our community? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to work as a Contingent Outpatient Therapist with our Youth and Families Team!

What You Will Be Doing

Working as an Outpatient Therapist, you will be responsible for providing confidential mental health and addiction counseling services/therapy to diverse youth who are diagnosed with mental health issues. You will assist the Intake team when requested by completing clinical screening and level of care determinations for youth entering our services. As an Outpatient Therapist with the Youth and Families Team, you will be working with youth ages 4-18 and their families. Interest in expertise with diverse families and LGBTQ youth are encouraged.

What We Require

We require a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field. A minimum of three years’ experience in clinical settings working with youth and extensive knowledge of the DSM V, co-occurring disorders, substance use disorders, evidence-based and promising practice interventions is required. You will be familiar with psychotropic medications and the ability to work in a fast-paced, ever changing work environment. The ideal candidate will be flexible and adaptive to changes in policies and procedures, assist in meeting outcome measures and provide excellent clinical service to consumers. Priority consideration will be given to qualified candidates who are fluent in English and Spanish. Required Licensure: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and valid Michigan Motor Vehicle Operator's license. Clinicians with limited licenses will be considered and are encouraged to apply.

Why Work For ISK

Because we make a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve in the Kalamazoo community every day. You will have the opportunity to work with amazing co-workers in an environment that values diversity, inclusion, work/life balance and encourages ongoing education for professional development.

Who We Are

Integrated Services of Kalamazoo (ISK) has been delivering quality services and programs to improve the lives of those we serve for over 30 years. ISK works with youth, families, and adults with mental illnesses, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders to help them succeed. We provide welcoming and diverse community partnerships which collaborate and share resources to support individuals and families to be successful and achieve their goals in a trauma-informed environment.

Come Join Us!

Individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds along with bilingual candidates are invited to apply. ISK is an equal opportunity employer that encourages diversity and inclusion among its workforce. ISK fomenta la diversidad y la inclusión.

We look forward to meeting you!

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

Physical Efforts– Job demands include prolonged sitting and standing as appropriate. May occasionally require light lifting up to 25 pounds, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or bending as appropriate. Requires coordination of hands and/or eye/hand/foot.

Working Conditions– Office environment with noise from computers, copy machine, and telephones. Use of computer screen for periods in excess of 30 minutes at a time. Possible eyestrain from extended periods of viewing computer screen. May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, and parasites. Travel throughout the Kalamazoo area is required.