Youth Crisis Intervention Therapist

New Oakland Family Centers; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Pontiac is seeking a full-time Youth and Family Care Connection Therapist. This role involves providing intensive crisis services primarily to children. Candidates must have a Master's degree and relevant clinical licensure. The position requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, effective communication, and strong time management skills. The organization offers comprehensive benefits, including health care and retirement plans.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Qualifications

• Provide FACE to FACE Intensive Crisis Services to children.
• Triage incoming crisis calls and provide therapeutic services.
• Complete documentation as required by the clinic's policies.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with clinical and administrative staff.
• Conduct assessments, intakes, and therapy as needed.
• Participate actively in the clinic environment.

Skills

Time Management

Communication

Multi-disciplinary Teamwork

Education

Master's degree in social work, counseling, or psychology

Tools

Office 365

Electronic Medical Record systems

Job description

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New Oakland Family Centers offers top-tier psychiatric care, therapeutic counseling, and educational services to individuals and families. We are committed to providing consistent, compassionate support, responding to each person's needs, and treating everyone with the highest level of respect through active engagement in our communities.

Location: Pontiac

Schedule: Full time; Shift-based schedule as determined by Crisis Services Director.

Reports To: Crisis Services Director / Crisis Services Supervisor

Compensation: Hourly Employee; Commensurate with experience.

Position Summary: The Youth and Family Care Connection (YFCC) Therapist role is a full-time position comprised of multiple clinical and administrative responsibilities related to the FACE to FACE Crisis Services Program. This position requires work in a residential unit and will require working closely with clinical and administrative staff and consumers of all populations, specifically with children, to ensure efficient service delivery.

Desired Skills:

• Ability to multi-task; use of time management
• Ability to work well on a multi-disciplinary team
• Strong written and verbal communication
  
  
  

Essential Duties / Functions:

• Provide FACE to FACE Intensive Crisis Services to children as the primary population in addition to other populations, as scheduled, in accordance with professional standards and the policies/procedures of the facility
• Triage incoming crisis calls and provide therapeutic services in a residential unit as required to effectively and efficiently manage consumers in crisis
• Provide assessments, intakes, individual, family and/or group therapy as needed in accordance with professional standards and policies/procedures of the facility
• Experience and the ability to resolve all crisis situations appropriately
• Communicate daily with FACE to FACE Crisis Services clinical and administrative staff regarding clinical and administrative issues/activities
• Complete Pre-Admission Reviews and Utilization Review assignments
• Complete documentation as required by the clinic's policies/procedures
• Attend meetings as required
• Actively participate as a positive member of the clinic environment
• Fulfill all initial and ongoing training requirements
• Carry out other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Working Conditions:

• Employees are expected to maintain a professional appearance in alignment with the Employee Handbook and be prepared for active engagement with clients
• Employees are to work in an acute, locked-down crisis unit within a high-intensity crisis center environment with exposure to behavioral and medical events that could pose physical hazards
• Employees are expected to actively engage with clients, including using approved CPI techniques or intervening in elopement situations when necessary
• May require prolonged periods of standing, moving and bending. Reasonable accommodations can be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions as needed
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds as needed
• The position involves prolonged active listening and verbal communication
• Proficiency in using computers, phones, and office equipment for documentation and telehealth purposes is necessary. This includes but is not limited to Office 365 and Electronic Medical Record systems
  
  
  

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, or psychology
• Active current clinical licensure (LLC, LLMSW, LLP acceptable; full licensure preferred; TLLP not eligible) in the State of Michigan and continued satisfactory standings with the appropriate board and insurance entities
  
  
  

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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