Social Worker

Purpose: The purpose of this role is to provide mental and behavioral health services for Fun First Therapy clients.

Responsibilities:
- Establish positive, trusting rapport with patients and their families. Maintain confidentiality regarding treatment.
- Diagnose, assess and treat mental and behavioral health disorders utilizing best practices.
- Create individualized treatment plans according to patients needs.
- Involve and advise patient family members as appropriate for continuity of care.
- Maintain thorough records of patient meetings and progress
- Participate in quarterly meetings with the Social Work Team to brainstorm new resource ideas, troubleshoot, share ideas from other therapists at staff meetings, etc.

Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Social Work
- Valid state license or certification as a LMSW. (Must be licensed in the State of Michigan)
- Minimum of one year experience as a Social Worker in schools providing direct individual and group therapy
- At least 2 years experience in the field working with individuals, families and children
- Ability to balance multiple demands and prioritize activities to meet deadlines
- Skilled in organizing and maintaining a system for accurate and complete record-keeping
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively and positively with students, teachers, administrators, and parents
- Works well independently and as part of a team
- Self-motivated, helpful, optimistic, patient, minimal supervision required, solution-focused, curious and creative when exploring solutions
- Seeks to continuously learn and grow as a therapist, applies feedback

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $34.00 - $47.50 per hour

Expected hours: 14 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• No weekends

Work Location: Hybrid remote in East Tawas, MI 48730

Salary : $34 - $48