Multi Systemic Therapist

Riverwoodcenter; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking organization that provides essential services to individuals facing behavioral health challenges. This role involves delivering multi-systemic therapy to at-risk youth, preparing comprehensive assessments, and ensuring effective treatment plans are in place. With a strong focus on work-life balance and professional development, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of children and adolescents. If you are passionate about mental health and possess the necessary qualifications, this is the perfect chance to contribute to a meaningful cause in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Fourteen Holidays

Twenty PTO Days

Defined Benefit Pension

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending

Employee Assistance Program

Generous Continuing Education

Flexible Work Schedules

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in a relevant mental health field.
• Licensure by Michigan Department of Commerce is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy services to juvenile offenders with severe mental illness.
• Prepare assessments, treatment plans, and court reports.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Computer Skills

Crisis Intervention

Transportation Management

Education

Master’s Degree in Mental Health Discipline

Tools

Assessment Tools

Treatment Planning Software

Job description

At Riverwood Center, we have a team of caring and committed professionals providing a wide array of personalized services to individuals with behavioral health, intellectual & developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders. Riverwood Center is located in beautiful Southwest Michigan with staff at seven sites across Berrien County. We are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities and a member of Southwest Michigan Behavioral Health, Michigan Association of Community Mental Health Boards, and the National Council for Behavioral Health.

Benefits:

1. Fourteen (14) Holidays
2. Twenty (20) PTO Days
3. Defined Benefit Pension
4. Outstanding Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
5. Life Insurance
6. Short- and Long-Term Disability
7. Flexible Spending
8. Strong Work/Life Balance
9. Employee Assistance Program
10. Generous Continuing Education
11. Flexible work schedules
12. Full administrative support

Responsibilities:

1. Provides multi-systemic therapy services to juvenile offenders with a history of severe mental illness, violent behavior, and/or substance abuse who are at risk of out-of-home placement.
2. Prepares comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment, treatment plans, and court reporting.
3. Completes brief assessment, crisis intervention, and pre-screens as needed.
4. Provides transportation to consumers as deemed appropriate.
5. Must be available by phone outside standard business hours.

Qualifications:

1. Master’s Degree in an appropriate mental health discipline.
2. Licensed by the Michigan Department of Commerce or Professional Regulation as a LLMSW, LMSW, TLLP, LLP, LLPC, or LPC.
3. Must meet the requirements for Child Mental Health Professional and must become fully licensed within 30 months of date of hire.
4. One to two years’ experience providing treatment to children/adolescents with serious mental illness and/or antisocial behaviors.
5. Excellent computer and interpersonal skills, punctuality, ability to organize and manage several projects/tasks simultaneously, and work independently.
6. Must have reliable means of transportation for home visits and maintain a safe driving permit.