Child & Family Home Based IMH Therapist

Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority•Traverse City, MI

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority (NLCMHA) is seeking a Child & Family Home Based Therapist in the Traverse City office. NLCMHA is committed to Youth Driven Family Guided care and the resiliency of children. We are particularly committed to those infants, children and families who have experienced trauma. This professional position provides therapeutic services to infants, children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbance and their families. Services provided include conducting assessments, making diagnoses, development of treatment plans, providing individual and family therapy using DHHS approved Evidence Based Models, monitoring of progress, and documentation of services. Additionally, this position will be involved in collaboration and consultation with other community service agencies, schools and courts. Home Based services is an intensive family service program that typically takes place in the family home or in other community-based locations. Works as a part of the 6 county Child and Family Team. Primary service area is Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties. Provides services at times and locations to meet needs of the children and families served.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling from an accredited university.
Must have and maintain licensure with the State of Michigan as a fully licensed professional.
Ability to be credentialed by NLCMHA to provide services in this professional discipline.
Meets MDHHS criteria for a Child Mental Health Professional.

Nice To Haves

Preferred Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Psychologist
Considered Limited Licensed Masters Social Worker (LLMSW)
Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC)
Master's Limited Psychologist
Prefer previous training and competence in Evidence Based Practices, including Trauma Focused CBT

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the program supervisor, using DHHS Evidence Based Models, provides individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, family collateral contacts, coordination of care and case management services to children birth to age 18 and their families.
Conduct comprehensive, quality assessments of both children and families. This includes general Mental Health assessments as well as specialty assessments according to age or specific condition, e.g. Trauma Assessment.
Reach an appropriate diagnosis for each infant/youth/child, and will develop comprehensive, quality individualized/family treatment plans based on Person Centered Planning Practices.
Has and maintains specialized certifications as required to meet the needs of the persons served.
Maintain agency paperwork and clinical record documentation, i.e., CAFAS/PECFAS, and/or MichiCANS, annual assessments, person centered plans, status reports, progress notes, and vouchers, in a timely and accurate fashion.
Based on professional training, may be asked to provide services such as psychological testing, clinical supervision, Parent Education, community education classes or interagency presentations.
Participate actively in staff development activities including trainings provided by the Department of Health and Human Services, and those trainings that promote skill development related to those position responsibilities.
Work cooperatively with all community agencies and other providers to promote provision of quality, community-based services.
Participate in quality assurance programs, and in periodic evaluation of performance and outcomes of service delivery.
Comply with mandatory reporting requirements in situations of suspected child abuse or neglect.
Provide crisis coverage during business hours for families receiving Homes Based Services.
Advise supervisor regarding schedule and whereabouts daily.