Therapist (Behavioral Health)

Therapist (Behavioral Health)

Department : Community Health & Research Center

Location : Dearborn, MI

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Job Title : Therapist

Job Status : Full-time

Job Summary : Under general supervision, the Therapist uses extensive knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience to perform responsible and difficult professional casework. Provides intensive therapy involving complex social problems and treatment plans. May provide a wide array of social work functions such as assessment interviews, counseling, or case evaluation. Determines appropriate methods of treatment and / or provides other social services to individuals, groups, or families. May also provide referrals to appropriate community services or financial assistance. Provides accurate and understandable interpretations of program guidelines via a client orientation program as well as maintaining proper records according to organization, state and federal guidelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Screen, assess, diagnose, create treatment plans and conduct therapeutic intervention with clients which may include observation of clients and / or conducting psychological testing

Provide interpretation of assessment and diagnosis and ensure understanding of treatment plan which may include interpretation of medical records, as needed

Formulate measurable goals and objectives in accordance with client-s needs

Participate in treatment team conferences which may include other professionals, family members and referral sources

Research and locate available help outlets based on identified needs of the client which may include both in-house and external referrals

Provides coordination of services and may participate in services as part of an interdisciplinary team

Follow up on the various services the client was referred to ensure participation and program compliance which may involve reviews conducted in clients- home or other location

Review, discuss and determine progress towards goals and formulate measure goals

Document all services in compliance with the agency-s quality assurance plan

Report on program progress at required intervals per funding guidelines

Maintain agency confidentiality and client-s privacy in accordance to the agency-s policies and procedures 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA

Maintain currency in areas of psychosocial rehabilitation and therapeutic intervention techniques

Follow the funding sources requirements and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) standards applicable to the services provided

Conduct group therapy sessions, as needed

May sign off on patient charts, if fully licensed

May supervise interns, if fully licensed

May conduct psychological testing and substance abuse counseling as appropriate based on qualifications and assigned functional area

May translate and interpret information for non-English speaking clients, as needed

May lead the work of others including coaching and mentoring paraprofessionals, clerical staff and interns

Ensures that clients in SUD programming are receiving the necessary clinical care to progress in completion of their treatment goals

Fully licensed therapists will provide licensure supervision to limited licensed therapists and / or interns

Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Knowledge of :

Biological, psychological, and sociological concepts and trends

Intermediate to advanced concepts, practices, and procedures of crisis intervention techniques

Community resources including social services agencies and crisis intervention providers

Processes, rules and regulations of various services and funding agencies surrounding the eligibility and maintenance of the services being received

Knowledge of ASAM criteria and levels of care. The ASAM Criteria defines the standards for conducting a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment to inform patient placement and treatment planning. These standards describe six dimensions that should be assessed, including : Acute intoxication and / or withdrawal potential. Biomedical conditions and complications

Knowledge of co-occurring disorders, trauma and brain development preferred

Skill in :

• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft Office

Ability to :

Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives

Facilitate meetings, ensuring that all viewpoints, ideas, and problems are addressed

Objectively gather information, identify linkages and trends, and apply findings to assignments

Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Handle stressful situations and provide a high level of customer service in a calm and professional manner

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Speak and write in English

Interpret, speak, and write in Arabic, Spanish or other native language of the predominant service population is preferred

Maintain confidentiality of agency and client information

Educational / Previous Experience Requirements :

Minimum Degree Required :

Master-s degree

Required Disciplines :

Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field

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Licenses / Certifications :

Licenses / Certifications Required at Date of Hire :

Valid driver-s license, and

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or

Licensed Psychologist (LP), or

Limited License Professional Counselor (LLPC), or

Limited License Master Social Worker (LLMSW), or

Limited License Psychologist (LLP), and

QMHP Adults - 5 hours within 90 days after the first day of employment and annually thereafter, or

QMHP Children - 24 hours within 90 days after the first day of employment, and annually thereafter, and

CAFAS certified if the position is responsible for child therapy, and

May require a (CAADC or CAADC-DP) Certified Advance Alcohol and Drug Counselor

MCBAP Certified Addiction Counselor or Certified Advance Addiction and Drug Counselor may be required based on assigned functional area or ability to obtain within 6 months

Working Conditions :

Hours : Normal business hours, some additional hours may be required

Travel Required : Local travel, up to 10%

Working Environment : Climate controlled office

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