What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Clinician - IDD Behavioral Health position at Easterseals MORC?
This is a community-based position that provides individual, family, and group therapy to individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDDs).
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.
The primary purpose of this job is to provide assessment and analysis, treatment, training, monitoring and coordination of treatment plans and services to persons with developmental disabilities. Much of the work is done independently utilizing traditional psychotherapeutic techniques. The position requires considerable knowledge of local, state, and federal regulatory standards affecting the placement and treatment of persons with developmental disabilities. In addition, employees are required to provide individual and group counseling and maintain regular consultation with families and other community agencies.
Responsibilities:
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.
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.
The primary purpose of this job is to provide assessment and analysis, treatment, training, monitoring and coordination of treatment plans and services to persons with developmental disabilities. Much of the work is done independently utilizing traditional psychotherapeutic techniques. The position requires considerable knowledge of local, state, and federal regulatory standards affecting the placement and treatment of persons with developmental disabilities. In addition, employees are required to provide individual and group counseling and maintain regular consultation with families and other community agencies.
Responsibilities:
- Performs assessment of functional ability regarding behaviors of concern
- Performs assessment of emotional and social needs
- Performs assessment of the physical and social environment where consumers work and reside
- Performs assessment of the relationships individuals have with their parents, staff, house mates, family etc.
- Provide evaluation and facilitate psychological diagnosis
- Provide information related to guardianship status and individual’s ability to make decisions
- Perform case history research
- Participates in the Person Centered Planning activities. Develops support plans (e.g., direct individual or group therapy, skill acquisition plans, staff support plans, preventative strategies, etc.) that facilitate: A feeling of being valued; The establishment of meaningful personal relationships; The ability to make meaningful choices based on life experiences; The acquisition of and the ability to practice new skills
- Provides individual, family, and group therapy
- When medically necessary, provides on-site case consultation and observation
- Provides crisis intervention support as needed
- Prepare, present and serve on the Behavior Treatment Plan Review Committee
- Provide training to individuals, parents, care givers, peers, professionals, related to the support plan
- Evaluates individual progress towards achieving goals as outlined in the support plan
- Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work from an accredited college or university
- Must possess a current license or limited license within their respective discipline; Eligible licenses include: LLMSW, LMSW, TLLP, LLP, LP, LLPC, LPC
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience providing group and individual counseling preferred and/or behavioral treatment support to caregivers.
- The ability to commute to locations within Oakland, Macomb and Wayne Counties based on assigned caseload..
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.
