Youth and Family Care Connection, Therapist

New Oakland Family Centers provides comprehensive behavioral health and substance abuse services for consumers across Michigan, in both outpatient and partial hospitalization settings.

Location: Pontiac

Schedule: Full time; Shift-based schedule as determined by Crisis Services Director. Three, 12.5-hour shifts each week, as determined by Crisis Director. Available shifts include 7AM - 7:30PM *Please note that initial new hire training will be conducted during daytime hours at the assigned training location, consisting of five 8.5-hour shifts from Monday to Friday. Completion of this training is required before beginning non-traditional shifts.

Reports To: Crisis Services Director / Crisis Services Supervisor

Compensation: Hourly Employee; Commensurate with experience. Sign on bonuses available for qualified candidates.

Position Summary: The Youth and Family Care Connection (YFCC) Therapist role is a full-time position comprised of multiple clinical and administrative responsibilities related to the FACE to FACE Crisis Services Program. This position requires work in a residential unit and will require working closely with clinical and administrative staff and consumers of all populations, specifically with children, to ensure efficient service delivery.

Desired Skills:

• Ability to multi-task; use of time management.
• Ability to work well on a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Essential Duties / Functions:

• Provide FACE to FACE Intensive Crisis Services to children as the primary population in addition to other populations, as scheduled, in accordance with professional standards and the policies/procedures of the facility.
• Triage incoming crisis calls and provide therapeutic services in a residential unit as required to effectively and efficiently manage consumers in crisis.
• Provide assessments, intakes, individual, family and/or group therapy as needed in accordance with professional standards and policies/procedures of the facility.
• Experience and the ability to resolve all crisis situations appropriately.
• Communicates daily with FACE to FACE Crisis Services clinical and administrative staff regarding clinical and administrative issues/activities.
• Completes Pre-Admission Reviews and Utilization Review assignments.
• Complete documentation as required by the clinic’s policies/procedures.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Actively participate as a positive member of the clinic environment.
• Fulfill all initial and ongoing training requirements.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.
  

Working Conditions: Staff needs to be prepared to work in an acute, locked-down crisis unit. The work environment is that of a crisis center and may subject staff to behavioral and medical events that could be physically hazardous. They must be actively involved with clients and on occasion may need to use approved CPI techniques or pursue eloping clients. May require prolonged periods of standing, moving and bending. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

Master’s degree and licensure in social work, professional counseling, or psychology required. Valid Clinical License. Must be able to work well with all types of people and all populations including children, adolescents, and adults.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development