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Therapist

LifeWays - Jackson-Hillsdale Community Mental Health Board
Hillsdale, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/21/2025

General Summary

Under the supervision and direction of Supervisor, Outpatient Services, the Therapist will be responsible to deliver person-centered, self-determined, recovery oriented, trauma-informed, least restrictive, competent behavioral health services to consumers in an outpatient setting.

Essential Functions

  1. Performs all duties as assigned to ensure the Clinic-Based Services department runs efficiently and effectively. Duties include but are not limited to facilitation of therapy and primary case holder services such as assessment, diagnosis of clinical conditions, treatment plan development and formal review, crisis interventions, referrals, and care coordination with other professionals, liaisons, outside social service agencies, and other organizations.
  2. Provides clinical and supportive counseling services including individual, group, and family therapy in a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, person-centered, and solution focused manner.
  3. Facilitates psycho-educational classes and/or groups pertaining to but not limited to parenting skills, independent living skills, anger management, or behavior management.
  4. Delivers evidenced-based interventions as trained and appropriate to the consumer needs (example: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).
  5. Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
  6. Attends and completes required trainings to fulfil job responsibilities.

NOTE:  The lists of essential and additional functions are not exhaustive. They may be supplemented as necessary from time to time.

 

Job Specifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Knowledge

  • Knowledge of Michigan’s community mental health (CMH) system.
  • Knowledge of current practices, methods, and procedures in the delivery of behavioral health services, diagnosis, and treatment.
  • Knowledge of credentialing status in order to perform duties within their scope.
  • Knowledge and understanding of all regulations, contract requirements, and standards applicable to performance of duties.
  • Working knowledge of resources, including but not limited to: Diagnostic Criteria from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), Medicaid Provider Manual, LifeWays Provider Manual, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), International Classification of Diseases (ICD), LifeWays Policies and Procedures, LifeWays Provider Newsletter/Communications, Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Physicians’ Desk Reference (PDR), and departmental processes.

Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal skills in order to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders (consumers, professionals, and community members).
  • Skilled in concurrent/collaborative documentation of services.
  • Excellent time management skills in a setting with potential frequent interruptions; ability to coordinate multiple concurrent duties and perform tasks in an organized and timely manner, with attention to detail.
  • Proficient in computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and Internet applications, including Electronic Medical Record. Ability to navigate LifeWays Intranet.

Abilities

  • Ability to maintain credentialed status to perform duties.
  • Ability to work in high-pressure and high-stress situations and a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work a non-traditional schedule which may include evening hours.
  • Ability to respond within established time limits during work hours. 
  • Ability to use good judgement to arrive at sound clinical decisions.
  • Ability to learn quickly and adjust to changes in job assignment, methods, personnel, or surroundings.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

 

Required Education/Certification/Licensure

  • Provisional Therapist: Currently enrolled in master’s degree program for Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or Psychology and working through internship hours which will be completed within 6 to 12 months. Successful completion of master’s degree program for Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or Psychology and actively working on securing licensure through the state of Michigan.
  • Therapist I: Master’s degree. Limited License in the state of Michigan. Limited Licensed Masters Social Worker (LLMSW), Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC), Limited Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LLMFT), or Temporary Limited Licensed Psychologist (TLLP).
  • Therapist II: Master’s degree. Fully Licensed in the state of Michigan. Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), or Limited Licensed Psychologist (LLP).
  • Therapist III: Master’s degree. Fully Licensed in the state of Michigan with a Certification in an evidence-based practice or treatment model such as DBT, or CBT, or TF-CBT, or PMTO, or EMDR.

Preferred Education/Certification/Licensure

  • Certification in an evidence-based practice or treatment model such as DBT, or CBT, or TF-CBT, or EMDR, or PMTO.

 

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.  The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity.

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