School Based Therapist - Oakland County

Easterseals MORC is hiring for a full-time Behavioral Health Clinician - School Based  to help make a difference and become 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

 Essential Job function:

1. Provides individual, group, conjoint or family psychotherapy and support services to children with severe emotional disturbance and their family.
2. Conducts clinical assessments, develops diagnoses, and participates in developing person/family-centered treatment plans with client families. Monitors client progress and coordinates appropriate behavioral health and other needed services including, but not limited to, community coordination, outreach, and referrals.
3. Responsible for maintaining an electronic record which includes required documentation of services provided, progress notes, treatment plans, periodic reviews and client rights documents.
4. Participates in individual supervision and team meetings to review progress, identify barriers and develop strategies for better assisting families in reaching their goals.
5. Responsible for full compliance of clients on caseload will have CAFAS/PECFAS/LOCUS completed minimally every 6 months or as identified in clinical record.
6. 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.
7. Ensures that paperwork is maintained in accordance with funder requirements as well as Easterseals policies and procedures.
8. Responsible for assessing, reviewing all requests for services and authorizing medically necessary services for all individuals served. Only implements therapeutic modalities approved by Easterseals Michigan.
9. Demonstrates knowledge of principles of trauma informed care and co-occurring disorders. 
10. Willingness to support and assist individuals served with trauma-related issues utilizing TFCBT, CBITS and/or trauma-informed practices.
11. Attend school meetings/provide consultation regarding mutual individuals served
12. Maintain school partnerships by respecting school policies and personnel, speaking the language within schools, ie PBIS, MTSS, etc.
13. Provide community trainings and/or participate in community/school events to promote Easterseals services
14. Use data to make caseload decisions; determine training needs within a school/community
15. Is able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles; can get messages across that have the desired effects.  Has the ability to utilize different systems of communication with internal and external customers such as Microsoft Teams, eVisit, Zoom and iPhone.  Has the ability to use internal programs such as EMR, Microsoft Excel, Office 365 and PowerPoint to maintain data integrity.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Limited Licensed Master of Social Work (LLMSW) or Limited Licensed Professional Counseling (LLPC) from the State of Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services
2. 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.
3. Possess a valid Michigan motor vehicle operator or chauffeur's license
4. Possess a knowledge and understanding of co-occurring disorders (mental health & substance abuse)
5. Must possess/obtain 24 documented training hours relative to Child Diagnostic Treatment Services (CDTS) within 3- months of employment AND maintain 24 documented training hours relative to CDTS annually thereafter(within any 12-month period)
6. Must be CAFAS Certified within the first 3-months of employment and maintain ongoing certification

Salary : $125