Outpatient Mental Health Counselor

DEPARTMENT : Clinical Services

SUPERVISOR : Vice President, Clinical Services

Gesher Human Services is a bridge to hope and opportunity for people at work, at home, and in the community. Gesher's workforce development, behavioral health, and inclusion programming serves all Metro Detroiters while meeting the needs of the Jewish community.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

At Gesher Human Services, we believe in strengthening lives by providing compassionate, person-centered care. This full-time therapy role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through individual and group therapy with a supportive, manageable caseload-primarily in person. In this role, you'll conduct thoughtful clinical assessments, design and monitor personalized treatment plans, and help guide the next generation of clinicians by supervising interns. Your work will directly support our mission of empowering individuals and building a healthier community.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required :

Minimum of a Limited Licensed Master Social Worker (LLMSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Masters Limited Psychologist. Must be licensed in the State of Michigan and ability to become credentialed with private / public insurances.

Preferred :

Fully Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Other :

• Excellent clinical acumen and expertise.
• Excellent administrative skills to meet documentation requirements for treatment plans, IPOS goal development, and case note writing within 24 hours of providing service.
• Must have experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental health challenges and Intellectual / Developmental Disabilities.
• Ability to work with and support families; behavioral health staff, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including one evening a month.
• Strong ability to maintain confidentiality and report critical information in a timely manner.
• Ability to manage crises with diplomacy and sound judgement.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including spreadsheet and database programs.
• Support our philosophy and guiding principles, which can be found on our website at www.geshermi.org
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Must demonstrate the ability to assess, formulate and implement clinical assessments, treatment plans, and quarterly reports.
• Ability to successfully complete all needed trainings and maintain credentials required.
• Provides individual and group therapy, including serving walk-ins and occasional home visits, to the clients of Gesher, using evidence-based practices.
• Assists in development of the intern program and work assignments.
• Coordinate case consultations with other team members.
• Assists with IPOS development, psychosocial assessments, outcome tracking, DLA-20 administration and other tools.
• Completes client notes and other clinical documentation in databases.
• Abide by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics or license specific code of ethics, Adult Protection Code, Mental Health Code, and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) guidelines and standards.
• Speak as a representative of Gesher and industry expert at local events and conferences.
• Assists maintenance of clinical files and records in accordance with federal, state, county, and private insurance standards and regulations.
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings and in-service training seminars as required and assigned
• Direct supervision of interns.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Accommodation(s) :

As appropriate and fiscally reasonable. Physical Requirements :

EXEMPT

The above job description is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be all- inclusive or limiting as to specific duties. The Agency reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the Agency desires and in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying the position. The described job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability.

This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise and any employment relationship remains "at-will."

Gesher is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.