Clinical Therapist

Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority • Cadillac, MI

39d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role supports the mission by delivering compassionate outpatient clinical services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), both adults and children. The ideal candidate believes in recovery, values dignity and respect, and promotes holistic, community-driven care.

Requirements

• Must have knowledge and experience in the examination, evaluation and treatment of adults, children and families.
• Must possess or learn family therapy, solution focused therapy skills, and person-centered planning.
• Must be licensed and maintain licensure in the State of Michigan as one of the following LMSW, LPC, Psychologist
• Limited licensure considered
• Must have a Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling from an accredited university.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy to consumers, primarily children and adults with IDD
• Offer crisis intervention during daytime hours and participate in after-hours crisis support rotation as needed.
• Complete evaluations/annual re-assessments, develop therapy goals and service plans as determined medically necessary.
• Support families by facilitating sessions focused on caregiver needs and systemic support
• Ability to travel to all SE counties to provide services.
• Consult with internal and external providers to ensure high-quality care across systems
• Partner with schools, courts, DHHS, ISDs, and substance use providers
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration within NLCMHA to uphold standards of care
• Participate in Utilization Review, service impact evaluation, and program planning
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation to meet Medicaid and Northern Lakes CMHA standards per policy.
• Assist in resolving inquiries and complaints related to provided services
• Contribute to local initiatives and represent NLCMHA on internal and external committees
• Participating in community education and caregiver support activities
• Promote organizational development and continuous quality improvement

Benefits

• Medical Insurance (4 options)
• Dental Insurance (2 options)
• Vision Insurance (2 options)
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare and dependent care flex spending account
• MERS Retirement Plan (with Employer matching up to 5%)
• Paid Time Off (18 days in 1st year)
• Holidays (13 days)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

What This Job Offers

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