Clinical Therapist - DD Program

MISIDE•Detroit, MI

4d•$30 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

This is a professional position providing a wide range of services within the scope of the field of training. This position is responsible for providing outpatient therapy, counseling, and other support services to children, youth and adults in the Developmental Disabilities Program. This often includes the coordination of services within families, schools, Department of Health and Human Services, foster care, and other social service agencies. The person in this position may perform assessments and evaluations based on individual consumer needs. This position functions with a great deal of professional independence under the general guidance and supervision of the Developmental Disabilities Program Director.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Clinical social work, clinical psychology or related field of study.
Current, Active, Limited or Full Licensure from the State fo Michigan in the field of study (LL/LMSW, T/LLP)
Minimum of 1 year experience with evaluation treatment, and services delivered to children and their families
Knowledge of the theoretical principles and practices relevant to the clinical components of the program and how to apply with client population
Ability to receive and utilize constructive recommendations
Knowledge of community resources
Demonstrate initiative, analytical skills, organization and attention to detail
Ability to establish effective clinical and collaborative relationships with a wide range of persons
Ability to exercise conflict resolution measures
Ability to function in a multi-disciplinary team setting
Ability to relate to a diverse population which includes a variety of ages, economic and educational backgrounds
Comply with attendance and punctuality policies, as well as all other Development Centers policies and procedures
Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Work independently
Interpret and communicate policies and procedures
Demonstrate customer service focus, with the ability to relate and interact with all levels of the agency and vendors

Responsibilities

Conduct in-person comprehensive assessments and evaluations
Formulate and coordinate treatment plans
Provide individual, play, family, group therapy.
Responsible for meeting direct service productivity and documentation standards per agency and program expectations
Collaborate with other clinical staff in planning and conducting treatment and activities
Participate in conferences and staff meetings
May schedule psychiatric evaluations
Act as liaison between the child’s/adult’s family and the staff in the psycho-educational program
Enable the family to access and utilize appropriate community resources
Act as a liaison with the community and other agencies in working toward therapeutic goals
Prepare reports for other agencies, courts, schools, etc.
Maintain client records in keeping with professional standards and in a timely manner
Participate in in-service planning and programming
Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of agency programs
Must adhere to agency policies and procedures
Adhere to all requirements/standards of the Behavioral Health Telehealth Agreement
Other tasks and responsibilities, as assigned