CLINICAL THERAPIST - CADILLAC - COVERS ALL SE COUNTIES
This role supports that mission by delivering compassionate outpatient clinical services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), both adults and children. The ideal candidate believes in recovery, values dignity and respect, and promotes holistic, community-driven care.
Essential Functions
Clinical Services (55-60% Direct Care)
Provide individual, family, and group therapy to consumers, primarily children and adults with IDD
Offer crisis intervention during daytime hours and participate in after-hours crisis support rotation as needed.
Complete evaluations/annual re-assessments, develop therapy goals and service plans as determined medically necessary.
Support families by facilitating sessions focused on caregiver needs and systemic support
Ability to travel to all SE counties to provide services.
Collaborative Care & Coordination
Consult with internal and external providers to ensure high-quality care across systems
Partner with schools, courts, DHHS, ISDs, and substance use providers
Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration within NLCMHA to uphold standards of care
Quality Assurance & Documentation
Participate in Utilization Review, service impact evaluation, and program planning
Maintain timely and accurate documentation to meet Medicaid and Northern Lakes CMHA standards per policy.
Assist in resolving inquiries and complaints related to provided services
Community Engagement & Leadership
Contribute to local initiatives and represent NLCMHA on internal and external committees
Participating in community education and caregiver support activities
Promote organizational development and continuous quality improvement
Qualifications
Must have knowledge and experience in the examination, evaluation and treatment of adults, children and families.
Must possess or learn family therapy, solution focused therapy skills, and person-centered planning.
Must be licensed and maintain licensure in the State of Michigan as one of the following
LMSW, LPC, Psychologist
Limited licensure considered
Must have a Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling from an accredited university.
PAY: $71,663 - $81,663
Benefits
Medical Insurance (4 options)
Dental Insurance (2 options)
Vision Insurance (2 options)
Health Savings Account
Healthcare and dependent care flex spending account
MERS Retirement Plan (with Employer matching up to 5%)
Paid Time Off (18 days in 1st year)
Holidays (13 days)
Employee Assistance Program
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
This position may require irregular hours
This position may require travel by personal vehicle if an agency vehicle is not available
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Occasionally: lifting up to 25lbs with or without assistance, stretching/reaching, exposure to blood borne pathogens and infectious disease, exposure to hazardous material, stooping (bend at waist)
Frequently: hand/finger dexterity, talking in person, talking on the phone, hearing in person, hearing on the telephone, vision for close work.
NLCMHA EEO Statement
Northern Lakes CMH Authority is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Northern Lakes CMH Authority will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or based on sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable laws. Hiring decisions are based exclusively on merit, qualifications and business needs.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Mental Health Care
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