Grade 7.5 Clinician 1 - Marine City Child & Family Services

St. Clair County Community Mental Health•Marine City, MI

16h•$73,568 - $79,284

About The Position

The Clinician 1 conducts assessments and diagnostic evaluations and provides treatment services identified in each person’s Individual Plan of Service. The role participates in the Person Centered Planning process and follows through on the plan; provides individual and/or group therapy and crisis intervention as needed; and educates persons served, families, support systems, and staff about mental health issues. The clinician may also provide direct case management, including coordinating, linking, and monitoring services, coordinating activities with other agencies, and helping persons served use those resources. The position requires regular documentation, compliance with applicable agency policies and supervisory directives, and maintaining confidentiality. St. Clair County Community Mental Health promotes recovery and discovery through integrated, person-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally competent treatment services. Employees are expected to support this environment. This position has no supervisory responsibilities and receives supervision from the program supervisor.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling.
Licensed or Limited Licensed Master’s Social Worker or Professional Counselor, or a qualifying new graduate eligible for limited licensure.
New graduates must provide proof of licensure application before employment and obtain appropriate licensure within one year of completing graduate coursework, consistent with Michigan Medicaid requirements.
Valid Michigan Driver’s License.
Demonstrated ability to utilize DSM V for diagnostic processes.
Demonstrated knowledge of mental health treatment procedures applicable to public mental health populations.
Demonstrated knowledge of current and best practices within the practice area.
At least one year of relevant experience or specialized training, including qualifying internships or fieldwork, working directly with individuals with mental illness or intellectual/developmental disabilities.
Demonstrated ability with Microsoft XP and Word software.
Must have access to transportation.
Must qualify as QMHP, QIDP, or QCMHP according to program assignment.
Must qualify as CADC or CAADC, or have a development plan for one.
If using agency vehicles, must pass random drug and alcohol screening.
Interview candidates will be evaluated on discretion and flexibility in selecting solutions; ingenuity in adapting established alternatives; ability to influence a work process; ability to act as a work leader or advise others; ability to provide, exchange, or explain information conveying an opinion or evaluation; and ability to handle minor conflicts tactfully.
Employment is contingent upon criminal background, reference, Recipient Rights, and applicable DHHS Central Registry checks, as well as a five-panel drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of experience in the area of expertise.
Proficiency and experience working on an Electronic Health Record system.
Lived experience with behavioral health issues.

Responsibilities

Conduct assessments and diagnostic evaluations.
Provide treatment services delineated in the Individual Plan of Service.
Participate in the Person Centered Planning process and follow through with the plan.
Provide individual and/or group therapy and crisis intervention as needed.
Educate persons served, families, support systems, and other staff on mental health issues.
May provide direct case management services, including coordinating, linking, and monitoring services.
Coordinate activities with other agencies and assist persons served in using available resources.
Maintain required documentation.
Comply with applicable agency policies and supervisors’ or designees’ directives.
Maintain confidentiality.