Clinician - Behavioral / Mental Health Therapist - Ionia County

Samaritas•Belding, MI

15d•$56,000 - $63,000

About The Position

Position Details $5,000 RETENTION BONUS CLINICIAN ~ Mental Health / Addiction Services Masters-level Therapist, Belding, Michigan Our offices are just into Ionia County, outside the Northeast side of Kent County. Our Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Clinician provides clinical services to clients and familie s, clinical leadership to case managers or recovery coaches that are assisting in the case and is responsible for the assessment, treatment plan, quarterly reviews and any therapeutic services they deliver, including the authorization and reauthorizations for each clinical case. We are looking for a therapist to join our team! # LMSW, #LLMSW #LLPC #LPC The salary range, based on APPLICABLE SUD experience, is $56,000 - $63,000. Welcome to Samaritas Nation! Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides. APPLY TODAY! #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve!

Requirements

Master Degree in Social Work, Counseling or a related field, from an accredited institution
Valid unrestricted driver's license with good driving record and proof of automobile insurance

Nice To Haves

Two years of clinical experience working with SUD clientele preferred
Prior experience working with an interdisciplinary team preferred
Minimum one year SUD counseling experience preferred
Minimum experience working on a team preferred
Familiarity with SUD documentation preferred

Responsibilities

Develop a person-centered treatment plan that focuses on addressing the needs of the client to include family engagement when applicable
Coordinate care for the client with family and other involved individuals, i.e. school personnel, probation officer, mentor, DHHS, medical personnel, etc
Provide individual, family therapy, and case management, as needed to each client/family on his/her caseload
Market and network with community partners and current/potential referral sources. Examples of this include but are not limited to attending community collaborative meetings, distributing marketing material, providing a description of services provided
Complete all service plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and all other necessary documentation in a timely manner
Represent Samaritas mission and vision with community partners. Exercise excellence and integrity as the job requirements are fulfilled
Monitor the quality of overall treatment services to clients on his/her caseload; and evaluate the adequacy of these services to meet treatment objectives
Participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings, therapist meetings, and any others as deemed necessary by the SUD Leadership
Represent Samaritas mission and vision with community partners. Exercise excellence and integrity as the job requirements are fulfilled
Responsible for timely Quality Assurance compliance as related to employee’s roles and functions
Possess a working knowledge of licensing and accreditation standards and work to assure compliance with such standards
Utilize educational opportunities and resources offered by the agency and through the profession for continued development of skills and clinical expertise, (conferences, trainings, peer supervision)