Therapist - Autism Benefit

Macomb County Government; Michigan; On-site; USD 63,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading governments organization as a Therapist - Autism Benefit, where you will deliver essential clinical services and develop strategies to support children and families affected by autism. This full-time role in Macomb County offers competitive salary and requires a Master's Degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required.
• 2+ years clinical experience working with children diagnosed with autism.
• Valid Michigan driver's license needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform behavioral assessments and develop goals for children with autism.
• Provide evidence-based therapy and crisis intervention.
• Maintain clinical and administrative records accurately.

Skills

Behavioral assessment

Crisis intervention

Therapy techniques

Case management

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology

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Classification Title

Therapist - Autism Benefit

Salary

$63,999.47 - $82,777.96

Department

Community Mental Health

Opening Date

06/18/2025

Closing Date

07/03/2025 12:00 a.m.

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt - Overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period

General Summary

Under direction, performs behavioral assessments, develops behavioral goals, and completes both family training and non-family training for children with autism and their families. Requests referrals for ongoing services within Macomb County Community Mental Health (MCCMH) direct operated or contract programs with the goal of moving consumers to a lower level of care consistent with their treatment goals and medical necessity. Maintains clinical and administrative records; coordinates, consults and provides liaison work with other agencies and systems; ensures service authorizations are current; implements program goals and activities in keeping with program philosophy.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

Performs direct clinical services, including evidence-based therapy, assessments for children and adolescents, crisis intervention, intakes, treatment plans, case management and transition services.

Performs indirect clinical services including, timely and complete case documentation following MCCMH policies and procedures; confirms diagnosis to make the most suitable, least restrictive and medically necessary clinical recommendations; assists client and/or family in obtaining appropriate programs and resources.

Maintains clinical documentation accurate and up to date, including assessments, progress notes, treatment plans and other required documentation.

Ensures administrative paperwork is accurate and up to date, including staff activity logs, statistical reports, attendance, mileage reports, and case lists.

Participates in agency and system staff meetings.

Conducts thorough, accurate, and clinically sound triage/screening with consumer/guardian/family members in a timely manner.

Requests appropriate authorizations for services provided; monitors utilization of services; requests re-authorizations or continuations as appropriate.

Serves on Community Mental Health or community-based committees as directed.

May supervise the work of department interns.

Writes clear and concise behavior plans with families with proactive/reactive strategies and appropriate communication methods.

Provides ongoing training to families and Community Living Supports staff on appropriate behavior interventions which may include use of visuals, modeling and role-plays.

Consults/collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams of service providers.

Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or Doctorate in Psychology or a directly related mental health field
• Two (2) years or more clinical experience working with children and young adults who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder
  
  

Preferred Education And Experience

• Three (3) or more years of previous community mental health experience working with children and young adults who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder
• Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT)
  
  

Required Licenses Or Certifications

• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Limited Licensed Master of Social Work (LLMSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Limited License Professional Counselor (LLPC), Temporary Limited Licensed Psychologist (TLLP), or Licensed Psychologist (LP)
• Possession of required state licensure appropriate to position and ability to meet privileging and credentialing guidelines
• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel
  
  

Preferred Licenses Or Certifications

• None
  
  

Knowledge Of

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

• Resources within and outside of MCCMH
• Michigan Mental Health Code/401 criteria
• Mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, and developmental disabilities
• Techniques to de-escalate/interact in potentially dangerous situations
• Applicable computer applications
• Applied behavior analysis principles and techniques
  
  

Skill In

• Using good professional judgment for the welfare and safety of our consumers
• Providing excellent and timely customer service
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another
  
  

Ability To

• Collaborative: Approaches all situations with a teamwork and solution-focused mindset demonstrated through active participation in meetings, volunteering to assist teammates and other departments as appropriate. Examples include participation in internal and external committees, subcommittees, process improvement groups or other multi-organizational initiatives
• Accountable: Takes ownership and empowers others to do the same as evidenced by identifying solutions and acting on job responsibilities and organizational objectives, daily
• Respectful: Treats people with dignity while honoring individual differences demonstrated through use of positive and encouraging statements and/or interactions to, about and/or with colleagues and persons served; evidenced by supervisor observation, feedback from other department staff and leadership
• Engage effectively with diverse communities; interact with people in an inclusive manner that respects cultural and socio-economic differences
• Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign
• Effectively speak, write, and understand the English
• Effectively speak, write, and understand a language other than English is preferred
• Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
• Maintain the confidentiality of information
• Work independently
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously

Work Environment

Office or similar indoor environment: F/C

Outdoor environment: O

Street environment (near moving traffic): N/S

Construction site: N/S

Confined space: N/S

Exposures

Individuals who are hostile or irate: O

Individuals with known violent backgrounds: O

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): N/S

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S

Communicable diseases: N/S

Moving mechanical parts: N/S

Fumes or airborne particles: N/S

Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S

Loud noises (85+ decibels): N/S

Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously

Demand

Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: F/C

Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): F/C

Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: F/C

Crawling (moving about on hands and knees). Inspecting in confined spaces: N/S

Digging: N/S

Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: N/S

Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: O

Kneeling to work at low levels: N/S

Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C

Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another up to 34 pounds: O

Push/Pull objects away from or towards the body: O

Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): O

Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/C

Standing in an upright position without movement: F/C

Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: F/C

Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/S

General Requirements And Disclaimers

Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations.

The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 411 bargaining unit represents this position. Therefore, there may be contract language which could require consideration in the selection process.

GRANT OR EXTERNALLY FUNDED POSITION –This position will continue only if sufficient grant or external funds are provided.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Government Administration

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