What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Therapist - Family Services Macomb 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!
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.
Essential Job functions:
- Analyzes clinical histories for diagnostic purposes, and develops individualized treatment plans for individuals.
- Conducts clinical interviews and provides individual, group, conjoint or family psychotherapy to carry out the treatment plans to attain individual goals.
- Records the treatment plan, progress and other significant information regarding the individuals for agency case records.
- Participates as an active team member on an interdisciplinary team to triage clinical interventions and concerns.
- May administer, score and interpret psychometric and/or projective tests to aid in developing diagnoses and providing treatment services.
- May perform case management functions and act as a liaison with school and/or vocational personnel and other community agencies to refer clients, formulate and execute treatment plans, and provide educational and consultative services.
- Performs assessments for diagnostic purposes, interviews individuals and others related to the case, and reviews applicable case history to determine needs.
- Develops treatment plans and prioritize the individual needs of those receiving services including recommendations for appropriate community based services.
- Provides therapeutic counseling on a limited, short term basis and offers crisis intervention as needed. Evaluates the progress of individuals on an on going basis.
- Responsible for authorizing medically necessary services for all individuals.
- Demonstrates knowledge of principles of trauma informed care.
- Willingness to support and assist individuals with trauma related issues.
- Completes and maintains all paperwork in accordance with Medicaid and Department of Community Health guidelines, as well as Easterseals policies and procedures.
- Performs crisis intervention as needed. (Phone after hours coverage required 1 week per year )
- Attends monthly team meetings to review problems and plan solutions.
- For children/families served, ensures that all have CAFAS/PECFAS completed quarterly.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Possess a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work; AND Have an LLMSW or LMSW from the State of Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services. LLPC/ LPC also accepted.
- 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
- Possess a valid motor vehicle operator or chauffeur's license, and auto insurance.
- Must possess knowledge and have an understanding of co-occurring disorders (mental health and substance abuse).
