What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Therapist (CAADC preferred) position at Grace Health?
Grace Health is looking for a compassionate Behavioral Health Therapist with substance use disorder credentials to positively impact our community. To be successful you should be an active listener with a strong understanding of what it takes to treat or manage mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Our top candidates will also be respectful and personable when working with patients. $5,000 Sign-on bonus ($2500 after successful completion of your probationary period and $2500 after 6 months).
BENEFITS
Medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance
401K match
8 paid holidays
Employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial wellness
Eligible employees may apply for federal or state loan repayment
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES : (This list may not be all inclusive.)
Provide assessment and diagnosis of behavioral health patients, including evaluation of mental and emotional disorders of individuals, couples and families, and administers programs of treatment.
Identifies basic life needs, physical health needs and other biopsychosocial stressors.
Consult with providers in patient rooms in order to assist with diagnostics and treatment implementation.
Educate patients, families and GH staff about available referral and services in the community.
Provide effective treatment planning and assisting patients in successfully achieving goals.
Create written documentation to patient's attorneys (such as a disability claim form).
Evaluate crisis situations and apply appropriate interventions
Actively participate in relevant community meetings that are of interest to Grace Health's patients, staff and integrated health care model.
Assist in the detection of at risk patients and development of plans to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration.
Assist the primary care team in developing care management processes such as the use of guidelines, disease management techniques, case management, and patient education to improve self management of chronic disease.
Provide assessment, consultation, and brief intervention for psychological / psychiatric problems and / or disorders with appropriate concurrent electronic or written documentation.
Teach patients, families and staff care, prevention and treatment enhancement techniques.
Monitor the sites' behavioral health program, identifying problems related to patient services and making recommendations for improvement.
Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations.
Although each position has its own unique duties and responsibilities, please refer to the policy on Job Descriptions for details that apply to every position.
Provide therapeutic services for referred patients in school and / or clinic settings.
Offer consultation to area schools and agencies; Responds to school crises as necessary.
REQUIREMENTS
CAADC Certification
Seasonal Flu Vaccine
Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology or Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology or Clinical Psychology.
3 years of combined pre and post degreed experience in a related mental health or primary care treatment setting.
Ph.D. or Psy.D or MA in Counseling, Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an accredited program; or as a Masters Social Worker (LMSW). Current Michigan license commensurate with degree required. If operating under limited licensure, will attain unrestricted licensure within 2 years of employment.
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