What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Therapist - Pontiac position at Easterseals MORC?
Easterseals MORC is hiring for an Outpatient Therapist - Adult to help make a difference and become part of something bigger than yourself!
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.
Benefits:
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.
Benefits:
- Low-cost Dental/Health/Vision insurance
- Dependent care reimbursement, and up to 5 days paid FMLA for maternity, paternity, foster care and adoption
- Generous 401K retirement plan
- Paid leave options available
- Up to $125 bonus for taking 5 days off in a row
- 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
- 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, and SoFi
- Student loan repayment options
- Pet Insurance
- 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. LPC also accepted.
- 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).
- 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.
- Provides, therapeutic intervention on a limited, short term basis. Offers crisis intervention as needed and individual, and group therapy. Evaluates the progress of individuals on an on-going basis.
- May perform case management functions and act as a liaison with school and/or vocational personnel and other community agencies to refer individuals, formulate and execute treatment plans, and provide educational and consultative services.
- Obtains information when appropriate form a variety of sources to develop a clinical history. Records the treatment plan, progress and other significant information regarding the individuals for agency case records.
- Attends team meetings to review problems and plan solutions.
- Develop treatment plans for SA, MH and COD that are individualized and person-centered and reflect proper treatment matching. Specific goals, objectives and stage/phase specific treatment interventions are identified for each assessed need. If deferred, the reason for doing so is identified. Community resources and supports are prioritized as a strategy to assist individuals with meeting their needs.
- Assist individuals with identifying changes in behavior, attitudes, feeling and thought that are triggers for relapse. Assist in the development of a relapse prevention/crisis plan utilizing personal, community and provider supports.
- Provide education and/or consultation to help individuals, families, and support persons to understand the interplay of mental health and/or substance use disorders, the phases of recovery, service options, self-determination, and the course of treatment. Clinicians will encourage participation in community and peer support groups.
- Communicate and collaborate with other providers from the SA, Public Health, Hospitals and MI systems to ensure continuity of care.
- Performs discharge planning activities in accordance with best practice standards for individuals being released from a hospital setting.
- Assists individuals with medication needs and coordinates with psychiatrist as appropriate based on treatment needs. Provide support, education, and reinforce the use of prescribed medications to treat substance use and psychiatric disorders.
- Completes and maintains all paperwork in accordance with Medicaid and Department of Community Health guidelines, as well as Easterseals policies and procedures.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge and understanding of Medicaid Chapter III, contract criteria, CARF, DSM V, and consumer eligibility requirements.
- Performs crisis intervention as needed.
- Follows best practice guidelines in coordinating with Common Ground, OCCMHA and other Core Provider Agencies to ensure continuity of care.
- 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.
Salary : $125
