LPC or LMSW Therapist

Western-Wayne-Family-Health-Centers-1; Inkster (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

STD

LTD

Flexible Spending Account

403B Retirement

Lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Western Wayne Family Health Centers in Inkster, MI seeks a licensed behavioral health professional to provide individual, group, and family therapy within a co-occurring treatment setting. The role includes crisis intervention and interdisciplinary treatment planning.

Candidates must hold LMSW or LPC in Michigan with at least two years of experience; limited licensure is acceptable with a plan to obtain full licensure within 6–12 months.

Qualifications

• Fully licensed mental health professional in Michigan (LMSW/LPC).
• Min. 2 years of relevant experience.
• Limited licensure allowed with plan to obtain full licensure in 6–12 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning.
• Develop annual psychosocial assessment and crisis intervention.
• Conduct pre-screenings for depression and anxiety; provide case management.
• Make referrals to internal psychiatric services and external resources.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Crisis intervention

Documentation & EMR

Confidentiality

Program coordination

Education

LMSW or LPC license (MI)

Limited licensed professional (6–12 months)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Purpose:Responsible for providing individual, group and family therapy for both mental health and substance abuse treatment, the therapist participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning by developing an annual comprehensive psychosocial assessment and crisis intervention consultation. Provides individual and family counseling, makes referrals to external services, makes referrals for internal psychiatric services, and assists clients in identifying resources to meet their needs.PART I: ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTION AND DUTIESWWFHC promotes the growth and development of the behavioral health therapist position. This position is categorized in different levels from beginner to advanced development of behavioral health therapist in co-occurring treatment of mental health and substance abuse. As the therapist is assigned to a Level in providing services, he/she is also to assume the previous Levels duties and responsibilities.Level 1 – provides brief screeners, assists patients in completing consents to different treatment programs, assists patients in completing questionnaires, and provides brief care management services.Level 2 – conducts integrated biopsychosocial and psychiatric protocol, provides individual and family therapy, and participates in integrated huddles with care team.Level 3 – provides group therapy – psycho educational and clinical groups, in addition to curriculum development.Level 4 – facilitates telepsych services at the clinic and in patient’s homes, in addition communicating and coordinating with Wayne State Physicians Group in managing patient’s psychiatric care.Level 5 – teaching and consultation, providing in- house training and supervision in specific topics and areas of interests for behavioral health, substance abuse, and medical. In addition, to providing clinical consultation and supervision for state licensure.Overall, specific functions and duties include but are not limited to:Provides individual, group and family therapy.Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning.Develops an annual comprehensive psychosocial assessment.Provides crisis intervention consultation to all members of the team.Participates in the peer-review process for the therapistProvides pre-screening for depression, anxiety and other psychological disorders.Conducts individual and family counseling sessions with clients.Diagnose for psychological disorders.Conducts psycho-social assessmentProvides case managementAssists clients as they apply for health insuranceContacts social service agencies on behalf of clients to obtain servicesMakes referrals to other agencies and psychiatrist as appropriate.Manages patient appointmentsSchedule patients with psychiatrist and preps patient chart for visitPrepares documentation for patient filesCompletes electronic charting in EMR.Attends integrated meetingsCompletes superbills, electronic billing.Completes patient charts.Performs other duties as assigned.Continuous Improvement:Continuously looks for and suggests ways to improve.Effectively completes assignment to achieve the greatest benefits at acceptable cost.Implements improvements as appropriate.Demonstrates interest in own growth and development by:Periodically evaluating own performance.Demonstrating an awareness of personal abilities and limitations.Independently seeking means to make improvements.Attends and participates in in-services and continuing education programsAttends departmental meetings.Self –Management:Presents a positive image of Western Wayne Family Health Centers at all times.Carries out assignments with little need for direction.Timeliness.Maintains confidentiality.Provides proper notification of absence and tardiness.Works weekends and shifts when necessary.PART II: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCEAny fully licensed mental health professional, (i.e., LMSW, LPC) to provide mental health and/or behavioral health services in the State of Michigan with a minimum of two years experience.Limited Licensed Mental Health Professional who are in the process of obtaining full licensure within 6 – 12 months. *Documentation is needed upon interview.PART III: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESKnowledge of health care administration systems.Knowledge of governmental regulations and reimbursement requirements.Knowledge of computer, systems, and applications.Skilled in planning, organizing and supervising patient care.Skilled in exercising initiative, judgment, problem-solving, decision making.Skilled in developing and maintaining effective relationships with medical and administrative staff, patients and the general publicProficiency in Microsoft Excel and knowledge of other Microsoft Office programsSkilled with working in a complex work environmentAbility to maintain confidentiality at all times and maintain organizationally appropriate relationshipsKnowledge of organization policies and procedures.Benefits:MedicalDentalVisionSTDLTDFlexible Spending Account403B RetirementLifestyle and quality of life uniqueness (M-F)Practice focuses on delivery of quality care (Federally Qualified Health Centers)Competitive Compensation PackageWWFHC follows all federal and state mandates for employee health and safety. At this time, all employees are required to have both the primary series of COVID19 vaccines as well as any booster shots the person is eligible to receive. Exemptions may be made to this policy and are determined on a case-by-case basis if there are medical contraindications for vaccine or recognized religious beliefs prohibiting vaccinations. If received other vaccines, they may not qualify for exemptions. Exemptions must be requested and approved before first day of work. New employees who have not yet had the vaccine must be full vaccinated, or schedule to be vaccinated as soon as possible based on CDC guidelines. Weekly testing will be required if exemption is approved.