What are the responsibilities and job description for the Independent Contractual Clinician- Livonia, MI position at Forever Families?
Title: Independent Contractual Clinician- Livonia, MI
Education Required: Master’s Degree in social work. (MSW-Clinical)
Licensure Required: Limited or Full License in the State of Michigan related to the mental health field. (LLMSW, LMSW)
Certification/Skills: Trauma Informed Care, Play Therapy, Computer Skills, CBT certification, Substance Abuse (CADC, CAADC) certification preferred
Other Qualifications:
Possessing an active NPI (National Provider Identifier) number preferred
Possessing an active CAQH (Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare) account preferred
Strong computer skills preferred
Flexibility in scheduling is required
Department: Behavioral Health-Child Welfare
Forever Families, Inc. has been serving the metro Detroit communities since 1997. Forever Families is a non-profit organization that provides comprehensive social services that empower individuals and families. Our programs include Foster Care, Licensing, State Ward Adoption, Private Domestic Adoption, and Behavioral Health Services. All agency services reflect a strong commitment to strengthening families and nurturing children. We are proud to be one of the few agencies certified as an All Children/All Families agency with a commitment to serving the LGBTQ population.
Why choose Forever Families? Some of the benefits of being a part of the team at Forever Families:
You will be part of a welcoming, helpful, and dedicated team of social workers, administrative professionals, and support staff.
You will receive supportive supervision and an open door policy from the management team.
You will receive professional development opportunities and have the opportunity to advance within the agency.
Supervision towards licensure included for LLMSW
Job Description/Responsibilities:
The Independent Contractual Clinician is responsible for providing therapy services to individuals associated with agency programs or referred through the community. Sessions may be in office or telehealth depending on the need and circumstances of the clients. The target population may include children and adolescents, adults, families, and couples. All clinical treatment is to be provided within the context of the agency’s policies and procedures, as well as all applicable State of Michigan contract and/or licensing standards. The clinician will assess a client’s needs, identify protective and risk factors, and target changeable factors for intervention. All clinical treatment is based on optimal clinical competencies. Therapeutic services may include a combination of individual, marital, family and group therapy based upon the needs of the population being served. Clinician is responsible for maintaining accurate and current EHR’s (electronic health records) which includes documenting all therapeutic contacts within 24 hours, creating and updating treatment plans and all assessments, and any other documentation needs deemed necessary to the program or agency.
Employment as a contractual clinician is contingent upon the verification of their professional qualifications and successful internal credentialing process to obtain the necessary privileges to provide the therapeutic services. In addition, the contractual clinician will undergo the insurance enrollment and credentialing process to be paneled with insurance companies for the purpose of third party reimbursement as a provider.
A contractual clinician must commit to completing a minimum of five (5) billable hours per week.
Work Environment, Client Demographic:
Hybrid- both Telehealth and in person sessions. This job operates in a professional office environment. The agency has a therapy office, play therapy room, and family therapy room. Must have reliable transportation and a clean driving record.
Clients range in age from children (4-17) to adults. Individual, family, and play therapy
Position Classification, Type & Expected Hours of Work:
Monday through Saturday; Availability/Flexibility within own schedule to meet the needs/schedules of clients, including evening and weekend therapy appointments.
Job Type: Contractual 1099 Position
Have the ability to work in the U.S. legally
Pass a Criminal and Protective Services background check
Pay: $50 per session reimbursement
Work Location: Livonia, MI
Salary : $50