Clinician-GBH

FLSA Classification: Exempt  

This position offers a starting salary range of $46,950 - $56,340 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Core Values  

1. Dedicated - We are devoted, dedicated and always willing to pitch in.  
2. Passionate - We are passionate about what we do  
3. Accountable - We do what we say.  
4. Can Do Attitude - We have a "Can Do" attitude.  
5. Respectful - We always treat co-workers, donors and children and families with respect, 
    courtesy and patience. 

Do you enjoy working in a diverse and multipurpose environment? If you do, then the General Behavioral Health (GBH) department is the place for you! Clinicians in GBH receive a wide array of interaction with the population served as well as their individual team dynamics. There is a diversity of clients. With the various training offered, GBH better equips you to work with individuals from all different backgrounds and helps you improve your clinical skills.

GBH staff also enjoy the supportive environment that is found amongst team members and supervisors. Supervisors care and advocate for you. Not to mention, everyone cooperates and aims to work well together. Collaborating with multiple professionals including psychiatrist, psychologist, ancillary professionals all work as a team allowing you to learn more about other fields and therefore be able to provide better services. In GBH you will feel valued and see that your work is appreciated!

To qualify for this exciting opportunity, you will need:

• Master’s degree in mental health related field such as; social work, psychology, or/and counseling.
• Must have a license in the state of Michigan for the coordinating degree and maintain license throughout employment.
• Meet and maintain eligibility criteria to be credentialed per the MDCH Qualifications Guidelines.
• State of Michigan Full or Limited License (MSW, Professional Counselor, Psychologist) - Full License preferred.
• CAFAS or PECFAS Certification a plus.
• A minimum of 1 year experience in a program that diagnoses, evaluates, and treats minors and their families in a community-based setting as needed.
• Prior experience in providing and managing mental/behavioral health services and Evidence-Based Practices preferred.
• Knowledge of person-centered planning and family centered practices and prior experience or the ability to work with a variety of service providers employing a system-of-care philosophy. 
• Previous experience using an electronic medical records system preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate basic computer skills related to windows navigation, Microsoft Office and general office equipment. 
• Ability to work effectively both independently and with an interdisciplinary team. 
• Ability to effectively manage time, information, and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to provide clearance that there is no record and/or convictions as a perpetrator of child abuse and/or neglect in the State of Michigan Child Abuse/Neglect Central Registry and other states of residency over the past 5 years.
• You must be able to provide proof of having a current, valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance.

Responsibilities for this exciting opportunity are:

• Utilize the ICD and/or DSM to diagnosis and appropriate assessment tools, such as CAFAS/PECFAS as programmatically indicated. 
• Using a Family Centered Planning model, coordinate and monitor delivery of services and implementation of behaviorally specific treatment goals and objectives for assigned clients including the assessment, treatment, coordination of referrals and additional of services with outside providers.
• Maintain a flexible schedule in order to appropriately deliver services to meet client needs in the home, school, community or agency and by working evening and weekends. 
• Maintain clinical records, reports, case notes, and all other client documentation in the appropriate electronic record systems, meeting all agency, contractual or billing requirements and deadlines.
• Monitor overall service plan implementation, making recommendations for services, level of care and discharge as needed. 
• Maintain ongoing communication and follow up with assigned clients and other providers to facilitate treatment. 
• Provide transportation assistance and/or transport clients as needed. 
• If certified in a clinical model of practice, staff must maintain certification in and participate in all training and program requirements to assure model fidelity for any Evidence Based, Promising and/or Best Practice Models.
• Support the values of the family, The Children's Center Mission and the commitment to the ongoing safety and family stability. 
• Collaborate and maintain professional standards at all times while conducting agency business.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Key Performance Indicators

Caseload Maintenance

• 100% of active community-based clients have a scheduled appointment on a monthly basis using the metric of unique clients seen.

Core Values

• Uphold the agency’s core values and will have no more than two disciplinary actions related to core values concerns.

Documentation Compliance

• Ensure that progress notes and SALS (including treatment plans and assessments) are completed with less than 3 infractions per month in accordance with the policy.

Required Supervision

• Active participation in supervision, no less than on a bi-weekly basis, or consistent with regulatory standards.

Required Training

• Attend the required Agency and regulatory training and additional trainings based upon your position.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to traverse stairs and other uneven terrain to gain access to and to maneuver throughout offsite locations including residential homes, office buildings and special event locations.
• Ability to prepare and inspect documents in hard copy or electronic format. Ability to tolerate exposure to computer screens and operate computer/keyboard and other office equipment on a frequent and/or continuous basis.
• Ability to receive and exchange information and accurately and effectively communicate and converse with others.
• Ability to lift up to 10 Lbs.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time. 

While you are taking care of our clients, we take care of you!  

NHSC Loan Repayment Program  

Opportunities for Performance Incentives 

Strong Professional Development Programs: 

• Professional development training 
• Free licensing supervision 

Specialized clinical training in evidenced based/informed practices for children: 

• Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy  
• Infant Mental Health  
• Incredible Years   
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy  
• Parent Management Training – Oregon Model  
• Child Parent Psychotherapy  
• Parent Child Interaction Therapy  
• Motivational Interviewing   
• Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment   

Robust Health Care and Benefit Package including:    

• Medical  
• Vision and Dental Plan sponsored 100% by The Children’s Center 
• Matching 3% 403(b) retirement plan after one year, fully vested after two years of employment  
• 80 hours of paid time off after 90 days, 120 hours of paid time off your first year, 160 hours your 2nd, 3rd and 4th year, 200 hours every year beginning your 5th year
• Accrued Paid Sick Time
• 11 paid holidays 
• Life Insurance (Employer-Provided) 
• Long Term Disability sponsored 100% by The Children’s Center 
• Longevity Pay   
• Health Savings Account  
• Dependent Care Account 
• Tuition reimbursement  
• Employee Assistance 

Voluntary Benefits 

• Critical Illness 
• Accident 
• Voluntary Life, voluntary spouse and dependent life 
• Pet Insurance 
• Legal Shield (prepaid legal services) 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.