Therapist

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

Job summary

Western Wayne Family Health Centers (WWFHC) in Michigan seeks a licensed behavioral health professional to provide individual, group, and family therapy for mental health and substance use treatment.

You will participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning, develop psychosocial assessments, and provide crisis intervention within the care team. The role involves documentation in EMR and coordinating referrals and resources.

Qualifications

• Must be a fully licensed mental health professional (LMSW or LPC) in Michigan with a minimum of two years of experience.
• Limited Licensed Mental Health Professionals eligible with licensure within 6–12 months; interview requires documentation.
• Knowledge of health care administration, regulatory requirements, and reimbursement practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office programs.
• Experience with EMR/EHR systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group and family therapy for mental health and substance use treatment.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and annual psychosocial assessments.
• Provide crisis intervention consultation to the care team.
• Complete electronic charting in EMR and manage patient scheduling and chart prep.

Skills

Healthcare administration knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Microsoft Excel

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Licensed mental health professional (LMSW or LPC)

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

$5,000 Sign on bonusGreat benefits: paid medical, dental, disability, life insurance premiums, 4 weeks of PTO, 12 Holidays, and up to 4% match.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.