Infant Mental Health/Home-based Therapist (39010)

America's Community Council; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, vision health 'n

Sign on Bonus

Remote opportunities not applicable

Short-term and long-term disability

Generous paid time off

14 paid holidays

403(b) Retirement Plan

Free Supervision

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

America's Community Council in Detroit, MI is seeking an Infant Mental Health/Home-based Therapist to join a collaborative team delivering services to infants and families, strengthening parent–infant relationships and providing therapeutic interventions.

The role requires a Master’s degree in social work or related field, Michigan license eligibility/active, and the ability to travel up to 50% for home-based services.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or related field is required.
• State license to practice clinical work or eligibility is required (Michigan).
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Experience with infant mental health and parent–infant dynamics is preferred.
• Background in early childhood development is beneficial.
• Strong data entry and case documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessments and facilitate person centered planning.
• Provide support and crisis intervention with infants and their families.
• Assist in coordination and referrals of support services to parents.
• Provide home-based therapeutic services.
• Facilitate support groups as needed.
• Submit timely and accurate paperwork.
• Maintain client files in order and up to date.
• Participate in supervision and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Treatment planning

Communication

HIPAA awareness

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Computer systems

Office software

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: BH-Mental Health - Detroit - Detroit, MI 48203

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Travel Percentage: Up to 50%

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Health Care

The Infant Mental Health/Home-based Therapist will work as a member of a team with program staff and community resources to provide a continuum of services to infants and their families in an effort to strengthen and preserve the parent–infant relationship, assist in identifying needs, and provide therapeutic interventions as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessments and facilitate person centered planning.
• Provide support and crisis intervention with infants and their families.
• Assist in coordination and referrals of support services to parents.
• Provide home-based therapeutic services.
• Facilitate support groups as needed.
• Submit timely and accurate paperwork.
• Maintain client files in order and up to date.
• Participate in individual and group supervision.
• Participate in ongoing professional development including but not limited to in-service training, peer review, external workshops and seminars.
• Attend all agency and department meetings as required.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to demonstrate commitment, caring and respect for children and adults from diverse backgrounds that demonstrate a multiplicity of problems.
• Ability to work cooperatively and responsibly as a member of a team with colleagues, supervisors, and collateral contacts.
• Ability to develop treatment plans and coordinate needed services.
• Ability to role model appropriate child-handling techniques to parents.
• An understanding of professional practice, ethics, and HIPPA requirements.
• Demonstrate positive communication both orally and written.
• Ability to represent the agency in a professional manner.

Perks & Benefits

• Guaranteed full-time pay – competitive salaries
• Sign on Bonus available
• Full medical, dental, vision health benefits with low costs and deductibles
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off (20 days a year)
• 14 paid holidays (Your Birthday is a paid holiday!)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Free Supervision
• Bonus opportunities - quarterly productivity, sign on, employee referral

Qualifications

• Individual must possess a Master\'s Degree in Social Work or equivalent degree in a field related to mental health from an accredited college or university.
• Current registration to practice clinical work from the State of Michigan Department of Licensing is required (LLMSW/LMSW/LLPC/LPC/TLLP/LLP/LP).
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to obtain appropriate certification through the Michigan Association of Infant Mental Health.
• Background in early childhood development or basic understanding of appropriate parent-infant dynamics.
• Must be able to enter and retrieve data using computer systems, systems applications, and other office equipment.