Home-Based Outpatient Therapist

Community Mental Health for Central Michigan; Michigan; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health services is seeking a dedicated Home-Based Outpatient Therapist to provide essential support to families facing emotional challenges. This role involves delivering a range of therapeutic services, including individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and collaboration with community agencies. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in a relevant field and have a passion for helping children and families. Join a supportive team that values professional development and offers a flexible work schedule, excellent benefits, and a commitment to making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Student loan forgiveness

Health benefits with HSA contributions

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Employer funded disability

Comprehensive dental and vision benefits

Defined Benefit pension program

Paid leave days

Performance-based compensation

Professional development opportunities

Free CEU training opportunities

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in social work or related field.
• Experience working with children and families in mental health settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health services to families with children needing intensive intervention.
• Conduct evaluations, diagnoses, and provide therapy based on best practices.

Skills

Cognitive Behavior Treatment

Motivational Interviewing

Trauma Informed Care

Communication Skills

Assessment and Evaluation

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree in Counseling

Master's Degree in Clinical/Counseling Psychology

Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy

Tools

Clinical Software

Windows Environment

Job description

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LOCATION:
4473 220th Avenue, Reed City, Michigan 49677

SCHEDULE:
This is a full-time position - 40 hours per week. Schedules are flexible and could be 5 (8-hour days) or 4 (10-hour days); other options can be discussed during the interview.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• NHSC & MI Kids Now approved facility for student loan repayment program
• Health benefits through BCBS with employer contributions to the HSA
• 12 weeks of 100% paid maternity and paternity leave
• Employer funded short- and long-term disability
• Comprehensive dental and vision benefits
• 100% employer funded Defined Benefit (pension) program with vesting after 6 years
• 30 paid leave days (16 annual/12 sick/2 floating) during first year of employment; this increases with years of service
• Performance-based compensation plan with annual increases
• Professional development opportunities
• Free CEU training opportunities
• 12 paid holidays

Job Summary:

General Description: Responsible for providing a wide range of mental health services to families with children that have emotional disturbances requiring intensive intervention using family and group treatment methods.

Responsibilities and Duties: Responsible for the evaluation and diagnoses of recipients. Provide services for families with children, within the home and the community, that have emotional disturbances requiring intensive intervention. Provide crisis intervention at the appropriate settings. Provide individual, mental, family, and group therapy based on the person-centered plan and best practice standards. Other responsibilities include case management, consultation, and education. Provide consultation and coordination of services with other community agencies such as the Family Court and The Department of Human Services. Requires the ability to work with multiple agencies to facilitate community treatment plans and to work without direct supervision. Stays current with professional credentialing and knowledge base within scope of practice. Participates in staff meetings, committees, and professional development activities. May be required to serve children age 0 to 3.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

General Education: Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Clinical/Counseling Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy.

Courses: Clinical areas, professional ethics.

Training: Cognitive Behavior Treatment, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma Informed Care training preferred.

Job-Related Experience: Sufficient experience working with children and families. Experience with relevant population in a community mental health setting and Infant Mental Health experience preferred.

Licenses and Certifications: Michigan state licensure. Valid driver's license while operating a vehicle on agency business. If serving children age 0 to 3: Master's degree in a mental health-related field from an accredited school, training, and two years of experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors and their families required (as required for MI-AIMH endorsement). Must minimally have Endorsement Level 2 by the Michigan Association of Infant Mental Health; Level 3 preferred. Must be a QIDP if serving children with a developmental disability.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Knowledge: Knowledge of community resources and systems, family dynamics, and various procedures in petitioning for guardianship and commitment to psychiatric hospitals. Knowledge of various programs in the areas of health, mental health, and social welfare. Knowledge of the characteristics and social aspects of mental health and emotional disturbances, developmental disabilities, psychopathology, family dynamics, social problems, community resources, and interventions. Knowledge of child development research and its application in treatment.

Skills: Provides various modes of treatment to individuals, groups, and families. Keeps abreast of current research literature and applies it to practical situations with recipients. Computer experience with Windows environment to include clinical software. Telephone and communication skills.

Abilities: Excellent ability to communicate both verbally and in writing. Good ability to gather, record, and evaluate information; assess the needs of the recipient and formulate treatment plans. Complete reports and reviews. Develop clear and precise case studies to relate to and establish rapport with a wide range of people and recipients. Ability to work with individuals, families, and groups and consult with other community agencies.

Physical Demands: Light Work - involves periods of sitting or standing interspersed with driving, walking, and providing services. Travel is required on a daily basis.

Work Environment: Work is performed in residences or other community settings and may involve dealing with people under very trying or difficult circumstances.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Mental Health Care