Therapist (Children Outpatient)

ACCESS - Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Dearborn is seeking a Therapist to provide mental health services, conduct assessments, and develop treatment plans for clients. The ideal candidate has a Master's degree and experience in mental health settings. This full-time position involves some travel and local engagements, within a supportive and climate-controlled environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a mental health setting.
• Experience working as a licensed therapist or equivalent.
• Experience with SUD treatment and recovery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screen, assess, and diagnose clients.
• Conduct therapeutic interventions and group therapy.
• Formulate and document treatment plans.

Skills

Crisis intervention techniques

Knowledge of community resources

Understanding of co-occurring disorders

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling

Job description

Job Overview

Job Title: Therapist

Organization: ACCESS - Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services

Job Status: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Screen, assess, diagnose, create treatment plans and conduct therapeutic intervention with clients which may include observation of clients and/or conducting psychological testing
• Provide interpretation of assessment and diagnosis and ensure understanding of treatment plan which may include interpretation of medical records, as needed
• Formulate measurable goals and objectives in accordance with client’s needs
• Participate in treatment team conferences which may include other professionals, family members and referral sources
• Research and locate available help outlets based on identified needs of the client which may include both in-house and external referrals
• Provides coordination of services and may participate in services as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Follow up on the various services the client was referred to ensure participation and program compliance which may involve reviews conducted in clients’ home or other location
• Review, discuss and determine progress towards goals and formulate measure goals
• Document all services in compliance with the agency’s quality assurance plan
• Report on program progress at required intervals per funding guidelines
• Maintain agency confidentiality and client’s privacy in accordance to the agency’s policies and procedures 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA
• Maintain currency in areas of psychosocial rehabilitation and therapeutic intervention techniques
• Follow the funding sources requirements and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) standards applicable to the services provided
• Conduct group therapy sessions, as needed
• May sign off on patient charts, if fully licensed
• May supervise interns, if fully licensed
• May conduct psychological testing and substance abuse counseling as appropriate based on qualifications and assigned functional area
• May translate and interpret information for non-English speaking clients, as needed
• May lead the work of others including coaching and mentoring paraprofessionals, clerical staff and interns
• Ensures that clients in SUD programming are receiving the necessary clinical care to progress in completion of their treatment goals
• Fully licensed therapists will provide licensure supervision to limited licensed therapists and/or interns
• Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Biological, psychological, and sociological concepts and trends
• Intermediate to advanced concepts, practices, and procedures of crisis intervention techniques
• Community resources including social services agencies and crisis intervention providers
• Processes, rules and regulations of various services and funding agencies surrounding the eligibility and maintenance of the services being received
• Knowledge of ASAM criteria and levels of care
• Knowledge of co-occurring disorders, trauma and brain development preferred

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements

• Minimum Degree Required: Master’s degree
• Required Disciplines: Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field
• At least 2 years of experience working in a mental health setting as a Licensed Master Social Worker, or a Licensed Professional Counselor, or a Licensed Psychologist, or any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training approved by Human Resources. Previous experience with the SUD treatment and recovery preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire:
• Valid driver’s license
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or Licensed Psychologist (LP), or Limited License Professional Counselor (LLPC), or Limited License Master Social Worker (LLMSW), or Limited License Psychologist (LLP)
• QMHP Adults - 5 hours within 90 days after the first day of employment and annually thereafter, or QMHP Children – 24 hours within 90 days after the first day of employment, and annually thereafter, and CAFAS certified if the position is responsible for child therapy
• May require a CAADC or CAADC-DP Certified Advance Alcohol and Drug Counselor
• MCBAP Certified Addiction Counselor or Certified Advanced Addiction and Drug Counselor may be required based on assigned functional area or ability to obtain within 6 months

Working Conditions

Hours: Normal business hours, some additional hours may be required

Travel Required: Local travel, up to 10%

Working Environment: Climate controlled office

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries: Individual and Family Services