Clinical Therapist - Contractual

New Oakland Family Centers•Flint, MI

About The Position

New Oakland Family Centers provides comprehensive behavioral health and substance abuse services for consumers across various counties in Michigan, in both, outpatient and partial hospitalization settings. Location: Flint Schedule: Mutually agreed upon schedule Reports To: Clinical Director/ Clinical Supervisor Compensation: Contractual - Fee split based on average of hours billed and licensure Position Summary: The Clinical Therapist is a part-time or full-time position comprised of multiple clinical and administrative responsibilities in support of the Outpatient Program. Desired Skills: Ability to work under pressure and multi-task. Strong use of time management and self-motivational skills. Strong written and verbal communication.

Requirements

A Master’s degree and appropriate licensure in social work, counseling, or psychology is mandatory; however, limited licensure (LLC, LLMSW, or LLP) may be acceptable.
Full licensure is strongly preferred, and temporary licensure (TLLP) is not eligible for consideration.
Candidates must demonstrate the ability to effectively engage with diverse individuals across all demographics, including children, adolescents, and adults
Staff are to dress professionally at all times and will need to be prepared to be actively involved with consumers.

Responsibilities

Provides high quality, compassionate and ethical outpatient mental health therapy to children, adolescents, adults and families following a person-centered approach in accordance to the Agency’s policies and procedures.
Provides assessments, intakes, individual, family and/or group therapy as needed in accordance with professional standards and policies/procedures of the facility.
Maintains documentation and case files within electronic medical record (EMR) in compliance with clinic’s policies and procedures.
Completes Utilization Review assignments including but not limited to obtaining authorizations for services provided.
Assists in collection of any possible copayments, coinsurances and deductibles from assigned consumers at the time of services are rendered.
Attends monthly administrative/clinical meetings.
Actively participates as a positive member of the clinic environment.
Maintains good standing with the appropriate board and insurance entities.
Completes all recommended continuing education and other requirements to maintain licensure.
Stays current with updated research and best practices.
Fulfills all initial and ongoing training requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned.