Behavioral Health Clinician - SUD (Family Services)

Easterseals MORC • Auburn Hills, MI

8h

About The Position

The BHC - SUD (Family Services) engages individuals with empathy, conducts integrated assessments for co-occurring disorders, and implements intervention plans. This role involves diagnostic assessments, record-keeping, and collaboration within a diagnostic team. The clinician may administer tests, offer short-term therapeutic interventions, and evaluate individual progress. Additionally, they provide education, support, and treatment planning, with a focus on relapse prevention and trauma-informed care.

Requirements

• Demonstrates knowledge of trauma-informed care principles and co-occurring disorders

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, group, conjoint or family psychotherapy and support services to children with severe emotional disturbance and their family.
• Conducts clinical assessments, develops diagnoses, and participates in developing person/family-centered treatment plans with individuals served and their families while monitoring progress and coordinating appropriate behavioral health and related services.
• Maintains an electronic record including required documentation such as progress notes, treatment plans, periodic reviews, and client rights documents.
• Participates in individual supervision and team meetings to review progress, identify barriers, and develop strategies to assist families in reaching their goals.
• Ensures full compliance for assigned caseload including completion of MichiCANS, PECFAS, or LOCUS assessments quarterly or as required.
• Provides 24/7 crisis intervention coverage on a rotation basis to mitigate risk of self-harm or out-of-home placement.
• Ensures all documentation meets funder requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
• Reviews and authorizes medically necessary services and implements only approved therapeutic modalities.
• Demonstrates knowledge of trauma-informed care principles and co-occurring disorders.
• Completes diagnostic assessments and interviews within required timeframes for applicable funding sources such as OSAS and CCBHC.
• Participates in diagnostic teams and utilization review committees, reviews case records for quality and effectiveness, and collaborates with internal and external providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Provides education and consultation to individuals and families regarding disorders, recovery phases, treatment options, and community supports while encouraging engagement in peer and recovery resources.
• Develops individualized, person-centered treatment plans for substance use and co-occurring disorders with clearly defined goals, interventions, and appropriate use of community resources.
• Utilizes communication platforms and internal systems such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, EMR, and Office 365 to support service delivery and maintain data integrity.
• Demonstrates knowledge of trauma-informed care principles.
• Supports and assists individuals with trauma-related needs.

Benefits

• Low-cost Dental/Health/Vision insurance
• Dependent care reimbursement, and up to 5 days paid FMLA for maternity, paternity, foster care and adoption.
• Generous 401K retirement plan
• Paid leave options available
• Up to $125 bonus for taking 5 days off in a row.
• 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
• Wellness Programs
• We are a PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) Employer.
• We provide bonuses and extra incentives to reward hard work & dedication.
• Mileage reimbursement in accordance with IRS rate.
• Free financial planning services through our partnerships with the LoVasco Consulting Group, and SoFi.
• Student loan repayment options
• Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed