Clinical Therapist

Title : Clinical Therapist

Department : Behavioral Health Services

Position Summary

The Clinical Therapist functions under the supervision of the Behavioral Health Director and 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.

Reports to : Behavioral Health Director

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

General Behavioral Health Requirements :

• Master's level degree in a human services field; Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Addiction Studies preferred.
• Limited 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.
• Knowledge of co-occurring disorders of mental illness and addiction.
• Position requires excellent interpersonal skills, good moral character with flexibility of work schedule.
• 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 :

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Direct Clinical Activities :

Indirect Clinical Activities :

o Complete comprehensive clinical assessments and diagnostic formulations for assigned clients using approved agency forms within required timeframes as part of the counseling process.

o Develop behaviorally specific, client centered treatment plans, reviews and discharge plans with assigned clients within required timeframes.

Work Environment, Physical Demands & Travel :

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and use a computer. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you are interested in the position, please send your application, resume and a cover letter to naidoos@ccsem.org.