POSITION SUMMARY
The Clinical Therapist is responsible for providing direct clinical care in the form of individual and / or group, and / or family treatment. The Clinical Therapist is responsible for ensuring that all client sessions are properly conducted, utilizing CCSEM treatment and recovery approaches. These duties also include documentation of the clinical record and treatment planning for the purposes of compliance with accreditation and licensing and meeting the conditions established by funders regarding client submissions, ongoing utilization and clinical reviews of client progress and any other compliance issue required of the program and its personnel. This position splits time at the Center for the Works of Mercy and the Solanus Casey Center.
BENEFITS :
- Health insurance
- Generous paid time off
- 10 paid holidays
- Retirement plan with employer matching
- Free clinical supervision for limited- licensed clinicians and those on a MCBAP development
- Professional environment that values the professional development of our clinical staff and cutting-edge treatment approaches
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :
Master's level degree in a human services field; Social Work, Psychology, CounselingLimited or fully licensed through the State of Michigan (Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor or Limited License Psychologist)Clinical experience with mental health and substance use disorders.Position requires excellent interpersonal skills, good moral character.Position requires good verbal and written skills.Must have computer skills; ability to utilize an electronic health record.Successful completion of initial and on-going employment screens, including, but not limited to criminal background, sex offender, drug screen, OIG, valid Michigan driver's license, abuse and neglect and vehicle record check as required.ADDITIONAL SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
Certified Advanced Addictions Counselor or registered development plan with MCBAP required.Knowledge and experience with the recovery-oriented system of care and recoveryKnowledge of Motivational Interviewing and ASAM criteriaMaintain training per funder requirements.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES DIRECT CLINICAL ACTIVITIES :
Provide clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning for individuals.Maintain necessary correspondence and communication with other agency and service providers.Maintain consistent productivity measures : Full time and part time must provide an average of 60% of time spent per month in direct service to clients (billable hours equivalent to 24 per week for full time staff)Monitor collections from clients to ensure client payment in a timely fashion.Prepare assigned clients for discharge or transition through planning and linkage with services as indicated.Conduct oneself in an ethical, mature and professional manner and treat clients, referral sources and coworkers with dignity and respect.Provide services consistent with the values and teachings of the Archdiocese of Detroit and the Catholic Church Conduct.INDIRECT CLINICAL ACTIVITIES :
Complete documentation within agency guidelines and timeframesAttend regular supervisory sessions, in service trainings, all required staff meetings and psychiatric consultation as required.Maintain compliance with all agency policies and procedures including timesheets, travel logs, expense reports, statistical reports, outcome evaluation requirements, and agency training requirements.Work toward professional development by attaining and maintaining credentials. Obtain CEU credits per year through agency in service trainings, or other appropriate educational services to maintain licensure.Represent agency at events and participate in activities that promote / grow behavioral health programs in the community as assigned.Represent CCSEM at community events and conduct oneself in an ethical, mature and professional manner with honesty and integrity, welcoming clients, coworkers and other stakeholders with dignity and respect.Adhere to the Mission, Values and Vision of CCSEM and the values and teachings of the Catholic ChurchAssist Leadership with additional projects and duties as assigned.POSITION CLASSIFICATION, TYPE & EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK :
This is a full-time position which operates in a professional office environment. The core CCSEM business days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 9 : 00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
