What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Clinician - SUD position at Easterseals MORC Logo?
Due to program growth within Macomb County, we are excited to announce this new position as part of our expanding services!
Easterseals MORC is hiring for a Outpatient Therapist that would serve the SUD population out of our Clinton Township office. This opportunity is great for somebody who aims to help make a difference and to become a part of something bigger than yourself !
Benefits:
Dental / Health/ Vision insurance
Dependent care reimbursement, and up to 5 day paid FMLA for maternity, paternity, foster care and adoption
401K retirement plan
3 weeks of Personal Time Off (PTO)
Up to $125 bonus for taking 5 days off in a row.
10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays (Over 30 days total of paid time off)
Wellness Programs
We are a PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) Employer.
We provide bonuses and extra incentives to reward hard work & dedication.
Mileage reimbursement in accordance with IRS rate.
Free financial planning services through our partnerships with the LoVasco Consulting Group, Genesis Financial Partners, and SoFi.
Student loan repayment options
Pet Insurance
Awards:
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
Qualifications:
- Possess a Master’s degree in Social Work; AND Have an LLMSW or LMSW from the State of Michigan; OR
- Possess a Master’s degree in Counseling; AND Have an limited license as a professional counselor (LLPC ) or an (LPC) from the State of Michigan Department
Essential Job functions:
- Engage individuals in a welcoming, hopeful, empathetic manner even during acute phase.
- Screen for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Implement integrated strength-based assessment(s) interviews to assess the presence, onset, symptoms and patterns of substance use, behavioral and psychiatric disorders. Assess for acute needs and risk and provide/arrange for appropriate stage wise intervention. In the presence of two disorders, evaluation will be made of the interaction between the two, as well as the relationship of each to significant life events. Demonstrate the knowledge of diagnostic criteria for psychiatric and substance use disorders.
- Performs assessments for diagnostic purposes, interviews individuals and others related to the case, within timeframes required under specific fund sources e.g. OSAS, CCBHC, etc).
- Records the assessment treatment plan, progress and other significant information regarding the individual in agency records and other formats required under specific fund sources (e.g. Carenet for OSAS).
- Participates as a team member on a diagnostic team and at utilization review committee meetings for the purpose of developing joint clinical assessments of individuals. Reviews case records of the agency for quality, appropriateness and progress of treatment plans. Collaborates and communicates with other providers (MH and SA) and supports to ensure continued care.
Salary : $125
