Home-Based Therapist

Community Mental Health for Central Michigan; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan forgiveness

Loan repayment programs

Health benefits

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Disability insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

CEU training

Job summary

Community Mental Health for Central Michigan in Big Rapids, MI seeks a full-time on-site mental health professional to provide services to families with children with emotional disturbances, using family and group treatment approaches.

Responsibilities include evaluation, diagnosis, crisis intervention, and delivering individual, family, and group therapy, plus case management and coordination with agencies such as Family Court and DHS.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in a relevant field (Social Work, Counseling, Clinical/Counseling Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy).
• Michigan licensure required; valid driver’s license required for agency travel.
• Experience with families and children; ability to work across agencies.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and diagnose recipients.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy per person-centered plan.
• Conduct crisis intervention across settings.
• Coordinate with Family Court and DHS; collaborate with community agencies.
• Perform case management, consultation, and education.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Family therapy

Group therapy

Case management

Interagency coordination

Documentation

Staff meetings

Professional development

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree in Counseling

Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology

Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy

Tools

Clinical software

Job description

500 South Third Avenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307

SCHEDULE

This is a full time position, on-site, 40 hours per week.Schedules will vary Monday through Friday and will require working some non-traditional hours to accommodate family schedules, however there is flexibility with supervisor approval and can be further discussed in the interview.

COMPENSATION ANDBENEFITS

Salary: $55,016 - $74,734 depending on experience

• Student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• NHSC & MDHHS Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program (BHLRP) approved facility for student loan repayment programs
• 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
• 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
• Free CEU training opportunities
• 12 paid holidays

JOBSUMMARY

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. Participate in staff meetings, committees and professional development activities. May be required to serve children aged 0 to 3.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this title. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. They are not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of supervisors to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. The above statements will also incorporate knowledge about and actively support 1) culturally competent recovery-based practices, 2) person-centered planning, and 3) a trauma informed culture of safety to aid consumers in the recovery process as applicable to the work performed.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

General Education
Graduate School: Master’s Degree
Major: Social Work, Counseling, Clinical/Counseling Psychology, 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 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 experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors and their families. Must qualify for a MDHHS Waiver of Provider Qualifications, if not currently endorsed at Level 2 or 3 by the Michigan Association of Infant Mental Health. Must minimally have Endorsement Level 2 by the Michigan Association of Infant Mental Health; Level 3 preferred within 2 years of hiring. 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 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 daily.

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