Mental Health Therapist
Job Description:
This is a professional position responsible for providing clinical assessment, diagnostic, therapy and some case management services to consumers and families. This position generally serves a population whose needs are less intense than populations in other programs.
Compensation for this position is based on how many billable services the therapist completes in their 19.5 hour work week. Average range for biweekly billing is between $1800 - $2100, work hours are flexible depending on therapist preference. This position is paid an hourly rate of approximately $10 per hour in addition to billing for face to face services.
Non-compensatory benefits include:
- The ability to receive license and professional supervision from experienced CMH staff in individual and group format
- Equipment and office space provided
- Support staff services available
- CEU training opportunities offered
- Billing and insurance activities are done by support staff
Essential Job Functions
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Delivers behavioral health services to consumers.
- Conducts mental health screening, intake, and assessment of consumers, makes clinical diagnoses, and develops person-centered treatment plans.
- Provides direct individual, group, conjoint, and family psychotherapy.
- Employs evidence-based and best practices to treat target population, adhering to principles of recovery, community integration, and independence.
- Participates in the development of person-centered treatment plans for individual consumers and ensures that consumers receive services in compliance with their respective plans. Monitors progress of consumers against their respective person-centered treatment plan benchmarks.
- Collaborates with psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners in medication reviews and presents case data with respect to consumer behavior and affect in order to properly manage consumer psychotropic medication regimens.
- Provides case management services for consumers, developing treatment options, determining appropriate service delivery agencies, monitoring client progress, and evaluating and modifying treatment plan as needed.
- Maintains case documentation and case notes in accordance with CMH policies and procedures.
- May provide information about mental health services and makes presentations to members of the community and the general public.
- Serves as an advocate for greater access to affordable, quality mental health care for the target population.
Required Education, Training and Experience
Master's degree in social work, psychology, or a related mental health field is required. Two years of relevant professional experience in a mental health agency preferred. Lived experiences with mental illness, developmental disabilities, or substance use disorders are valued.
Licenses and Certifications:
Must possess or obtain State of Michigan licensure as a Licensed Master's Social Worker, Limited Licensed Master's Social Worker, Licensed Psychologist, or Limited Licensed Psychologist. Additional certification as a CADC, CAADC or equivalent is preferred.
Additional Requirements and Information
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Thorough working knowledge of the principles and practices of social work and psychology.
- Thorough working knowledge of evidence-based and best practices appropriate to target population, including the principles of recovery, community integration, and independence.
- Thorough working knowledge of the principles of treatment for individuals with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders.
- Thorough working knowledge of the principles and practices of clinical assessment and diagnosis, and the DSM-V criteria.
- Good working knowledge of the Medicaid Manual for Service Providers.
- Thorough working knowledge of professional standards of practice and ethics.
- Thorough working knowledge of the principles and practices of medical record documentation and medical records management.
- Good working knowledge of program assessment and quality assurance principles, practices, protocols and instruments.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer literacy and working knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheet, database and other necessary software programs.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations, including, but not limited to, visual and/or audiological appliances and devices to increase mobility.
Working Conditions:
Work is generally performed in a normal office environment, but may also be performed in community settings such as hospitals, schools, and consumer homes.
Disclaimer:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned, at any time with or without notice.
Ottawa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency
Ottawa County
Address
12220 Fillmore Street
West Olive, Michigan, 49460
Phone
616-738-4806
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