Family therapist Jobs in Usa

POSITION SUMMARY :

Under general supervision of a Mental Health Supervisor (Children’s Services), provides psychotherapy and some case management services to child and youth consumers and their families for Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority (SCCMHA). Is responsible for providing comprehensive diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, and therapy services for a diverse caseload including children, adolescents, and families experiencing mental health issues, communication challenges, or family conflict. Compiles data to obtain complete primordial and current history of personal, social, and emotional situations.  Treatment will utilize individual, family and group treatment methods with emphasis on the use of evidence-based treatments, and promising practices as clinically appropriate; consultation and education with other community agencies and groups; and crisis intervention services. This position will be deeply familiar with additional services and resources within the community and have the ability to effectively and efficiently communicate with others to provide information and support when required.   Treatment is provided in-home, in the agency, or in the community will be based on clinical need. This position will be knowledgeable about and actively support culturally competent recovery-based practices; person centered planning as a shared decision-making process with the individual / family, who defines their life goals and is assisted in developing a unique path toward those goals; and a trauma informed culture of safety to aid consumer in the recovery process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES :

• Provides a full-range of psychotherapeutic services, with emphasis on the use of evidence-based treatments, and promising practices to the identified consumer and their family using both outpatient and in home service delivery modality.
• May provide case management services (linking, monitoring, and advocacy) to the identified consumer and their family, as clinically appropriate, using both outpatient and in home service delivery modality.
• Completes and documents assessment interview with identified consumer and their family to obtain data concerning personal, social, emotional, and mental history of identified consumer and their family to inform accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Provides direct mental health services.  Formulates individual plans of service designed for specific symptoms; completes social assessments; monitors progress of service and treatment from individual, family, and group therapy sessions; completes quarterly reviews and considers treatment options.
• Works with parents and providers to develop an action plan that identifies appropriate interventions for a youth who needs mental health support and oversees implementation of the plan.
• Provides programmatic consultation on certain elements of a program to address specific issues that affect more than one child, staff member and / or family.
• May routinely and regularly make home, school, hospital, court, and visits to other designated sites in order to provide a full range of mental health services. Primary location of service provision is based on unique clinical needs of identified consumer and their family.
• Interacts with other SCCMHA units and coordinates treatment with Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Juvenile Court, and other agencies.
• Works to heighten community awareness of the mental health needs of children, adolescents, and families within settings in the system of care for youth.
• Prepares required documentation, summaries and notes reflecting specific goals and objectives.
• Engages in quality assurance and improvement activities as required.
• Participates in and remains compliant with SCCMHA mandatory training requirements.
• Utilizes a family centered planning approach including the pre-planning process and the offering of independent facilitation.
• Meets provider established productivity measures.
• Adheres to the mission, vision, core values and operating principles of SCCMHA at all times.

WORKING CONDITIONS / ENVIRONMENT :

Works in the agency office, community and homes of consumers / families and provides therapeutic services to assigned caseload as a member of an assertive treatment team.  Close contact with consumers / families who may have communicable disease and consumers / families who may be hostile, aggressive, and potentially violent.  Requires travel to multiple locations, sometimes in bad weather. Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings to accommodate the population being served.

QUALIFICATIONS : Education :

Master’s degree in a mental health related field from an accredited school.

Experience :

A minimum of one (1) year of experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors and their families.

Licenses and Certifications :

Valid Michigan Driver’s license with a good driving record.

A limited licensed master’s social worker (LLMSW), licensed master’s social worker (LMSW), limited licensed professional counselor (LLPC), licensed professional counselor (LPC), limited licensed marriage and family therapist (LLMFT), licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), limited licensed psychologist (LLP) and licensed psychologist (LP).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Physical / Mental Requirements :

Employment Type : Full Time

Years Experience : 1 - 3 years

Salary : $62,247 - $77,598 Annual

Bonus / Commission : No