Mental Health Clinician (MI - MDT)

Ottawa County; Grand Haven (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Ottawa County’s Community Mental Health Grand Haven is seeking a licensed mental health professional to provide clinical assessment, therapy, and case management services. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement person-centered treatment plans for consumers and families.

The role includes screening, intake, and assessments to determine eligibility, delivering individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and coordinating with psychiatrists for medication

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, or a related mental health field is required.
• Two years of relevant professional experience preferred.
• Licensure as a LM/LMSW, LP/LPP, or CADC/CAADC/CCS preferred or obtainable.

Responsibilities

• Delivers services as a member of the treatment team to develop person-centered treatment plans.
• Performs clinical evaluations to assist in case disposition and may testify as an expert witness.
• Provides direct individual and group therapy using an array of modalities.
• Engages in crisis intervention and coordinates with community resources and Crisis Services.
• Maintains HIPAA-compliant documentation and coordinates with the medical team for medication reviews.

Skills

Clinical assessment

DSM-IV criteria

Interprofessional teamwork

Evidence-based practices

Communication skills

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in social work or psychology

Tools

EMR systems

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database software

Job description

Job Description

This is a professional position responsible for providing clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment services to consumers and families. Participates with other mental health care professionals in the development, implementation, and evaluation of person-centered treatment plans. Provides direct care to clients either individually or in groups by utilizing an array of therapeutic modalities. This position's service array includes therapy, case conceptualization, and case management.

This is a full-time, benefited position working at Community Mental Health Grand Haven: 1111 Fulton Street, Grand Haven, MI 49417. The typical schedule is Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Travel to other county locations as needed.

Essential Job Functions

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Delivers services to consumers as a member of the treatment team.
• Conducts mental health screening, intake, and assessment of consumers, conducting interviews and conferring with other team members in order to establish eligibility for CMHOC services, make clinical diagnoses, and develop person-centered treatment plans.
• Provides direct individual and group therapy in order to provide the most appropriate and effective treatment response for consumers, based on diagnoses and individual treatment plans.
• Employs evidence-based and best practices to treat target population, adhering to principles of recovery, community integration, and independence.
• Identifies and establishes working relationships with community resources for consumers, establishes referral protocols and acts as liaison between consumers and resources participating in treatment plans as needed.
• Performs clinical evaluations of individuals in order to assist the courts in case disposition. May testify in legal proceedings in the capacity of expert witness.
• May provide crisis intervention, assessing the immediate danger of the individual to self-and/or others, and liaison with Crisis Services as needed. May coordinate with police and other community service providers.
• Participates in the development of person-centered treatment plans for individual consumers and ensures that consumers receive services in compliance with their respective plans. Monitors progress of consumers against their respective person-centered treatment plan benchmarks.
• Collaborates with psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners in medication reviews and presents case data with respect to consumer behavior and affect in order to properly manage consumer psychotropic medication regimens.
• Provides case management services for consumers, developing treatment options, determining appropriate service delivery agencies, monitoring client progress, and evaluating and modifying treatment plan as needed.
• Maintains case documentation and case notes, and ensures the security and integrity of private health information in compliance with the provisions of HIPAA, Ottawa County, and CMH policies and procedures.
• Provides information about mental health services and may be asked to make presentations to members of the community and the general public.
• Serves as an advocate for greater access to affordable, quality mental health care for the target population.
• Other duties as assigned within scope of practice.

Required Education, Training And Experience

Master's degree in social work, psychology, or a related mental health field is required. Two years of relevant professional experience in a mental health agency preferred. Lived experiences with mental illness, developmental disabilities, or substance use disorders are valued.

Licenses And Certifications

Must possess or obtain State of Michigan licensure as a Licensed Master's Social Worker, Limited Licensed Master's Social Worker, Licensed Psychologist, Limited Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor, Limited Licensed Counselors, or Temporary Limited License Psychologist.

Training And Experience In Providing DBT Preferred.

Additional certification as a CADC, CAADC and CCS are preferred.

Candidates who are close to obtaining the required licensing may be considered.

Additional Requirements And Information

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Thorough working knowledge of the principles and practices of social work and psychology.
• Thorough working knowledge of evidence-based and best practices appropriate to target population, including the principles of recovery, community integration, and independence.
• Thorough working knowledge of the principles of treatment for individuals with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders.
• Thorough working knowledge of the principles of practice of clinical assessment and diagnosis, and the DSM-IV criteria.
• Good working knowledge of the Medicaid Manual for Service Providers.
• Thorough working knowledge of professional standards of practice and ethics.
• Thorough working knowledge of the principles and practices of medical record documentation and medical records management.
• Good working knowledge of program assessment and quality assurance principles, practices, protocols and instruments.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy and working knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheet, database and other necessary software programs.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations, including, but not limited to, visual and/or audiological appliances and devices to increase mobility.

Working Conditions

Work is generally performed in a normal office environment, but may also be performed in community settings such as hospitals, schools, and consumer homes.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Ottawa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position is benefited and is in the AFSCME bargaining unit. Ottawa County offers a wide range of benefits to support you in your career. View the Benefits Summary for more information.

The current wage scale can be viewed here.

• Part-time benefitted positions will receive prorated benefits.