What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home-Based Therapist position at Community Mental Health for Central Michigan?
LOCATION
500 South Third Avenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307
SCHEDULE
This is a full time position, 40 hours per week. Schedules will vary Monday through Friday and will require working some non-traditional hours to accommodate family schedules, however there is flexibility with supervisor approval and can be further discussed in the interview.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Salary: $53,414 - $72,550 depending on experience
- Student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- NHSC & MDHHS Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program (BHLRP) approved facility for student loan repayment programs
- Health benefits through BCBS with employer contributions to the HSA
- 12 weeks of 100% paid maternity and paternity leave
- Employer funded short- and long-term disability
- Comprehensive dental and vision benefits
- 100% employer funded Defined Benefit (pension) program with vesting after 6 years
- 30 paid leave days (16 annual/12 sick/2 floating) during first year of employment, this increases with years of service
- Performance-based compensation plan with annual increases
- Professional development opportunities
- Free CEU training opportunities
- 12 paid holidays
JOB SUMMARY
General Description: Responsible for providing a wide range of mental health services to families with children that have emotional disturbances requiring intensive intervention using family, and group treatment methods.
Responsibilities and Duties: Responsible for the evaluation and diagnoses of recipients. Provide services for families with children, within the home and the community, that have emotional disturbances requiring intensive intervention. Provide crisis intervention at the appropriate settings. Provide individual, mental, family and group therapy based on the person centered plan and best practice standards. Other responsibilities include case management, consultation, and education. Provide consultation and coordination of services with other community agencies such as the Family Court and The Department of Human Services. Requires the ability to work with multiple agencies to facilitate community treatment plans and to work without direct supervision. Stays current with professional credentialing and knowledge base within scope of practice. Participates in staff meeting, committees and professional development activities. May be required to serve children age 0 to 3.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
General Education: Master's Degree required in Social Work, Counseling, Clinical/Counseling Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy
Courses: Clinical areas, professional ethics
Training: Cognitive Behavior Treatment, Motivational Interviewing and Trauma Informed Care training preferred.
Job-Related Experience: Sufficient experience working with children and families. Experience with relevant population in a community mental health setting and Infant Mental Health experience preferred.
Licenses and Certifications: Michigan state licensure. Valid driver's license while operating vehicle on agency business.
If serving children age 0 to 3: Master's degree in a mental health-related field from an accredited school, training, and two years* of experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors and their families required (*as required for MI-AIMH endorsement). Must minimally have Endorsement Level 2 by the Michigan Association of Infant Mental Health; Level 3 preferred. Must be a QIDP if serving children with a developmental disability.
Salary : $53,414 - $72,550
