Social Worker - Adult Behavioral Health (Days) Southgate

Pay is dependent on licensing type and years of experience

Full License : Salary

Limited License : Salary

Agency Placement Fee 25%

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It is a Therapist that is needed but they will need to have a masters' degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling and possess the corresponding State of Michigan licensure.

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Crisis Therapists are responsible to provide crisis intervention and intensive case management services to adults with serious mental illness and / or co-occurring substance use disorders who are 18 years of age and older and are at risk for psychiatric hospitalization, those who have already been admitted to inpatient psychiatric facilities and those who have demonstrated a high risk for readmission or repeated use of emergency psychiatric services. Crisis Therapists are responsible to conduct thorough and comprehensive assessments for adults who are at risk for psychiatric admission in order to accurately identify their service needs and preferences. They work to deescalate the immediate crisis, facilitate engagement in treatment and recovery support services, and prevent the need for higher levels of care. Crisis Therapists must maintain an acute awareness of services, therapeutic activities and supports available within and outside of the agency that may be of benefit to individuals and their families. They are responsible to help ensure access to services, benefits and entitlements, monitor and coordinate the delivery of services with other treatment team members, service providers and community organizations. Advocacy efforts include community outreach and transportation assistance as needed.

Crisis Therapists are also responsible to provide screening, assessment and crisis intervention services via telehealth for adult members of the community who experience mental health emergencies. They determine the appropriate level of care and services needed, and the least restrictive setting in which those services can be provided. Crisis Therapists are required to be available via tablet and / or telephone for calls that are referred for screening and intervention by local police departments that have established business agreements with The Guidance Center. They must be available to respond immediately to crisis calls during scheduled on-call hours. Crisis screening services will be available 24 hours each day, including holidays and weekends. Crisis Therapists will share on-call responsibilities during business hours with other ABH team members and will assist with after-hours on-call coverage on a volunteer basis as their individual schedules allow. Regular working hours are Monday thru Thursday 8 : 30 am to 7 pm and Friday 8 : 30 to 5 pm. Some evening and / or weekend hours may be required.

Specific Responsibilities :

Provide crisis intervention, crisis and safety planning as clinically appropriate.

Other duties as assigned.

Travel : Mileage Reimbursement when personal vehicle used - IRS standard. .64 per mile

Any training paid for by TGC.

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance. 401K. PTO.

Paid holidays include : New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, ½ day for Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after (Black Friday), Christmas eve and Christmas Day.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

By submitting your applicant to this need you are acknowledging that you have checked and have no inclination that your candidate has applied directly to this position. Any candidate that has applied directly is not eligible to be onboarded through and agency.

Candidates for the Crisis Therapist position must have a minimum of a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling and possess the corresponding State of Michigan licensure. Candidates without a state license can be considered but must obtain state licensure (LLMSW, LLPC, TLLP, LMSW, LPC or LLP) within a 60-day training period beginning on the date of hire. Failure to obtain licensure within the training period will result in the employee being unqualified to perform work functions. Beyond the training period, all state licensure must continually remain active, in effect, and free from disciplinary action.

Must possess a valid driver's license and a good driving record, and obtain a Michigan Chauffeur License within 30 days of employment.

Must have the ability to engage adults diagnosed with serious mental illness and / or substance use disorders, their families and supporters. - Required

Candidates must obtain the Qualified Mental Health Professional and Substance Abuse Treatment Specialist (SATS) credentials within 120 days of hire.

Candidates must possess a CAADC credential, or be on an active, approved registered MCBAP certification Development Plan within six weeks of hire. Upon hire, the application must be submitted for the Development Plan to MCBAP, with or without the required trainings, within 30 days of hire, or they will not be permitted to provide services. Documentation of required trainings must be submitted with the Development Plan Application or within 90 days of hire. Candidates must have one year of experience (may include time spent in fieldwork or internship) treating or working with adults who have been diagnosed with serious mental illnesses.

Cannot accept candidates who are on student / work visas, and / or require sponsorship to work in the U.S. at this time.

Candidates for the Crisis Therapist position must have the ability to engage adults diagnosed with serious mental illness and / or substance use disorders, their families, and supporters. They must have expertise in helping clients identify their service needs and preferences, helping them build on their individual strengths, resources and support, and navigate the network of services available at The Guidance Center and in the community. They must have an orientation toward providing community outreach services. Candidates must have the ability to provide trauma-informed care and appropriately handle crisis situations. They must be able to use technology competently, demonstrate effective organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, and work independently. Additional requirements include a nonjudgmental approach that reflects cultural competency and sensitivity to the unique needs and diverse experiences of adults with mental illness and / or substance use disorders, their families and providers.

STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Michigan

ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

LLMSW, LLPC, TLLP, LMSW, LPC or LLP & SATS & CAADC

ABOUT THE FACILITY

Since 1958 The Guidance Center has been committed to its mission to Nurture development. Foster resilience. Cultivate well-being.

Throughout the last six decades the agency has maintained a collaborative relationship with its local communities and schools to support adults and children experiencing mental health difficulties and other challenges. A group of concerned residents and educators recognized the need for mental health services in our area and joined forces in 1958 to help form The Guidance Center. Since then we have worked as a team to respond to the needs of children, adults and families in southeast Michigan.

The agency operates a wide range of programs and services at 20 locations. Our expertise in mental health and wellness, early childhood education, free preschool for income-eligible families, intellectual & developmental disabilities services and support, mentoring, substance-use disorder, Kids-TALK Children's Advocacy Center, Champions of Wayne, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), Nurture the Future, and research and evaluation helps more than 15,000 children and adults annually work on their own personal triumphs in life.