Behavioral Health Clinician - Specialized Residential Services

Easterseals MORC • Southfield, MI

10h • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing specialized clinical services within a residential setting. The clinician will engage clients, conduct assessments for co-occurring disorders, develop and implement treatment plans, and provide therapeutic interventions. Collaboration with a diagnostic team, other providers, and community agencies is essential. The role requires a strong understanding of mental health, substance abuse, and trauma-informed care principles.

Requirements

• Licensure as a Limited Licensed Psychologist (LLP), Licensed Psychologist (LP), Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) from the State of Michigan.
• Meet qualifications of a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) per the Michigan PIHP/CMHSP Provider Qualifications per Medicaid Services.
• Possess a valid motor vehicle operator or chauffeur's license.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Possess knowledge and understanding of co-occurring disorders (mental health and substance abuse).

Responsibilities

• Engage clients in a welcoming, hopeful, empathetic manner even during acute phase.
• Screen for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Implement integrated strength-based assessment interviews to assess the presence, onset, symptoms and patterns of substance use, behavioral and psychiatric disorders.
• Assess for acute needs and risk and provide/arrange for appropriate stage wise intervention.
• Evaluate the interaction between two disorders (mental health and substance abuse) and their relationship to significant life events.
• Demonstrate knowledge of diagnostic criteria for psychiatric and substance use disorders.
• Record assessment, treatment plan, progress, and other significant client information for agency case records.
• Participate as a team member on a diagnostic team for the purpose of developing joint clinical assessments of consumers.
• Review case records for quality, appropriateness, and progress of treatment plans.
• Collaborate and communicate with other providers (MH and SA) and supports to ensure continued care.
• Provide therapeutic intervention on a limited, short-term basis.
• Offer crisis intervention as needed and individual, group, conjoint and/or family therapy.
• Evaluate the progress of individuals on an ongoing basis.
• Perform assessments for diagnostic purposes, interview clients and others related to the case, and review applicable case history to determine needs.
• Analyze clinical histories for diagnostic purposes, and develop individualized treatment plans for clients.
• Perform case management functions and act as a liaison with school and/or vocational personnel and other community agencies to refer clients, formulate and execute treatment plans, and provide educational and consultative services.
• Authorize medically necessary services for all consumers.
• Provide education and consultative services to help clients, families and support persons understand disorders, recovery phases, service options, and treatment course.
• Encourage participation in 12-step, DRA, peer support, and link to community supports.
• Provide support, education, and reinforce the use of prescribed medication to treat both substance use and/or psychiatric disorders.
• Develop individualized and person-centered treatment plans for SA, MH, and COD that reflect proper treatment matching, including specific goals, objectives, and stage/phase specific treatment interventions.
• Collaborate with Residential providers and educate provider staff on specifics related to treatment plans.
• Prioritize community resources and supports as a strategy to assist clients with meeting their needs.
• Assist clients with identifying changes in behavior, attitude, feeling, and thought that are triggers for relapse.
• Assist in the development of a relapse prevention/crisis plan utilizing personal, community, and provider supports.
• Demonstrate knowledge of principles of trauma-informed care.
• Support and assist consumers with trauma-related issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level