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We are looking for Game Changers
The types of people who wake up excited to make a difference. The superheroes of their field who care about the people they serve. If that sounds like you, we want you on our team. We recognize the importance of a quality work life balance and offer a generous paid time off program and flexible work arrangements to meet the changing needs of our workforce.
Job Duties:
- Provides individual, group, conjoint or family psychotherapy and support services to children with severe emotional disturbance and their family.
- Conducts clinical assessments, develops diagnoses, and participates in developing person/family centered treatment plans with individuals served and their families. Monitors client progress and coordinates appropriate behavioral health and other needed services including, but not limited to, community coordination, outreach, and referrals.
- Responsible for maintaining an electronic record which includes required documentation of services provided, progress notes, treatment plans, periodic reviews and client rights documents.
- Participates in individual supervision and team meetings to review progress, identify barriers and develop strategies for better assisting families in reaching their goals.
- Responsible for full compliance of clients on caseload will have CAFAS/PECFAS/LOCUS completed quarterly or as identified in clinical record.
- Provides 24/7 crisis intervention availability on a rotation basis to help offset potential risk of self-harm or conditions which could lead to out of home treatment.
- Ensures that paperwork is maintained in accordance with funder requirements as well as Easterseals MORC policies and procedures.
- Responsible for assessing, reviewing all requests for services and authorizing medically necessary services for all individuals served. Only implements therapeutic modalities approved by Easterseals MORC Michigan.
Qualifications:
- Possess a Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Psychology; AND Have a limited license (LLP) or (LP) from the State of Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services (temporary limited license as a Psychologist may be considered based on program need) ; OR
- Possess a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work; AND Have an LMSW from the State of Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services (limited license as a Social Worker LLMSW may be considered based on program need); OR
- Possess a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling; AND Have a (LPC) from the State of Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services(limited license as a professional counselor (LLPC ) may be considered based on program need); AND
- Must meet qualifications of a Child Mental Health Professional (CMHP) and/or Mental Health Professional (MHP) per the Michigan PIHP/CMHSP Provider Qualifications per Medicaid Services.
Benefits of Being a Superhero!
- We are proud to offer an equitable and inclusive environment that reflects the communities that we serve and encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices of our workforce.
- Here at Easterseals MORC, life is good. We have flexible hours, loads of time off, and awesome events. 3 weeks of Personal Time Off (PTO) and 3 floating holidays, in addition to Easterseals MORC's 10 observed holidays.
- As a member of our family, you are part of a culture that values professional development, community service and collaboration.
- We keep it open, honest and inclusive. We care about providing our employees a collaborative experience, including quarterly team days.
- We not only offer our employees a competitive salary, we also provide bonuses and extra incentives to reward their hard work & dedication.
- Innovation is at the heart of our organization. We use cutting-edge technology and evidence-based practices.
- We offer fantastic benefits! We have a competitive and comprehensive salary and benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with company contribution Flexible Spending Account, Voluntary Dependent reimbursement
- We offer a variety of resources centered on our 6 pillars of well-being to support staff in living a healthy lifestyle. Free access to Calm app? Yes please!
- We offer traditional and 401k options to ensure each of our employees are able to save for their future.
- We are a PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) Employer.
Proud Winners of:
- Metro Detroit's 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For
- Corp! Magazine Diversity Award Winner
- West Michigan's 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For
- Crain's Cool Places to Work
- Oakland Parenting Awareness Coalitions' Family Friendly Employer of the Year