ACT Therapist

Riverwood Center • Benton Harbor, MI

5d

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: Provides ACT case management services, individual, group, and specialty group therapy to consumers with severe mental illness and their families. Prepares comprehensive Biopsychosocial assessment, treatment plans and periodic reviews. Completes brief assessment, crisis intervention and pre-screens as needed. Provides transportation to consumers as deemed appropriate. Provides video or audio assessments after hours on a rotated schedule between all team members. EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in an appropriate mental health discipline. EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE: Two or more years’ experience providing treatment to individuals with a mental illness. Excellent computer and interpersonal skills, punctuality, ability to organize and manage several projects/tasks simultaneously and work independently. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS: Licensed by the Michigan Department of Commerce or Professional Regulation as a LLMSW, LMSW, TLLP, LLP, LLPC or LPC and must become fully licensed with-in 30 months of date of hire. Must have reliable means of transportation for home visits and maintain safe driving permit. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Riverwood Center Riverwood Center has been serving members of our community since 1975. We provide a wide array of services to children, families and individuals with mental illness, intellectual & developmental disabilities and substance use disorders. At Riverwood, we are a team of caring professionals focused on improving the lives of those we serve and building a stronger community. We offer personalized behavioral health services striving to make sure every person has an exceptional experience. Riverwood Center conducts business as a division of Berrien Mental Health Authority and we have staff located at seven sites across Berrien County. We are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities and a member of Southwest Michigan Behavioral Health, Michigan Association of Community Mental Health Boards and the National Council for Behavioral Health. Company Website: www.riverwoodcenter.org

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in an appropriate mental health discipline
• Two or more years’ experience providing treatment to individuals with a mental illness
• Excellent computer and interpersonal skills, punctuality, ability to organize and manage several projects/tasks simultaneously and work independently
• Licensed by the Michigan Department of Commerce or Professional Regulation as a LLMSW, LMSW, TLLP, LLP, LLPC or LPC and must become fully licensed with-in 30 months of date of hire
• Must have reliable means of transportation for home visits and maintain safe driving permit

Responsibilities

• Provides ACT case management services
• Provides individual, group, and specialty group therapy to consumers with severe mental illness and their families
• Prepares comprehensive Biopsychosocial assessment, treatment plans and periodic reviews
• Completes brief assessment, crisis intervention and pre-screens as needed
• Provides transportation to consumers as deemed appropriate
• Provides video or audio assessments after hours on a rotated schedule between all team members

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level