What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant Mental Health/Home-based Therapist position at America's Community Council?
Job Details
Level
Entry
Job Location
BH-Mental Health - Detroit - Detroit, MI
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Graduate Degree
Travel Percentage
Up to 50%
Job Shift
Job Category
Health Care
Description
The Infant Mental Health / Home-based Therapist will work as a member of a team with program staff and community resources to provide a continuum of services to infants and their families in an effort to strengthen and preserve the parent infant relationship, assist in identifying needs, and provide therapeutic interventions as needed.
Duties & Responsibilities :
Provide comprehensive assessments and facilitate person centered planning.
Provide support and crisis intervention with infants and their families.
Assist in coordination and referrals of support services to parents.
Provide home-based therapeutic services.
Facilitate support groups as needed.
Submit timely and accurate paperwork.
Maintain client files in order and up to date.
Participate in individual and group supervision.
Participate in ongoing professional development including but not limited to in-service training, peer review, external workshops and seminars.
Attend all agency and department meetings as required.
All other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities :
Ability to demonstrate commitment, caring and respect for children and adults from diverse backgrounds that demonstrate a multiplicity of problems.
Ability to work cooperatively and responsibly as a member of a team with colleagues, supervisors, and collateral contacts.
Ability to develop treatment plans and coordinate needed services.
Ability to role model appropriate child-handling techniques to parents.
An understanding of professional practice, ethics, and HIPPA requirements.
Demonstrate positive communication both orally and written.
Ability to represent the agency in a professional manner.
Perks & Benefits :
Guaranteed full-time pay - competitive salaries
Sign on Bonus available
Full medical, dental, vision health benefits with low costs and deductibles
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Generous paid time off (20 days a year)
14 paid holidays (Your Birthday is a paid holiday!)
403(b) Retirement Plan
Free Supervision
Licensing Stipend
Endless Training Opportunities
Bonus opportunities- longevity, quarterly productivity, sign on, employee referral
Qualifications
Individual must possess a Master's Degree in Social Work or equivalent degree in a field related to mental health from an accredited college or university.
Current registration to practice clinical work from the State of Michigan Department of Licensing is required (LLMSW / LMSW / LLPC / LPC / TLLP / LLP / LP).
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Ability to obtain appropriate certification through the Michigan Association of Infant Mental Health.
Background in early childhood development or basic understanding of appropriate parent-infant dynamics.
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