Infant Mental Health Therapist

Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Administrator of Outpatient Services, the Infant-Early Childhood Mental Health Clinician will work with children, ages 0-6, perinatal individuals, and their caregivers/families who are experiencing situations that could put the child’s emotional, social or developmental health at risk. The Infant-Early Childhood Mental Health Clinician will provide direct therapeutic and case management interventions and services in the home and community. The Clinician will utilize the child and family’s strengths and will assess underlying needs to provide community-based support services for children and their families.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years experience in programs offering child and family services, home visiting services, parent education, family support and referral services.
• A minimum of at least one year of experience in an infant mental health program
• Possess an Infant Mental Health Specialist Endorsement: IMH-E® or I-ECMH® through the Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health (MI-AIMH)
• Possess a master’s degree in psychology; AND a limited license (LLP) or (LP) from the State of Michigan; OR
• Possess a master’s degree in social work; AND have an LLMSW or an LMSW from the State of Michigan; OR
• Possess a master’s degree in counseling; AND have a limited license as a professional counselor (LLPC) or an (LPC) from the State of Michigan; AND
• Professional (CMHP) and/or Mental Health Professional (MHP) per the Michigan PIHP/CMHSP Provider Qualifications per Medicaid Services
• A valid State of Michigan Driver’s License with a safe and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Services are required to be delivered in the home or community.
• Responsible for direct and indirect home-based evidence-based therapeutic treatment services for children and families.
• Assists families with accessing needed resources provides referrals, as needed, and supports families with following up with services
• Conducts assessments and develops treatment plans using a person and family-centered, solution-focused approach.
• Provides individual, group, conjoint or family psychotherapy, case management, and support services.
• Provides education to support healthy growth and development of the child.
• Conducts integrated biopsychosocial assessments within timeliness standards, determines provisional diagnoses, and participates in developing person/family centered treatment plans with children, youth and families.
• Monitors the members’ progress and coordinates appropriate behavioral health and other needed services.
• Initiates and develops care coordination across multi-systems to prevent out of home placements and prompts reunification and permanency.
• Responsible for maintaining an electronic medical record which includes required documentation of services provided, progress notes, treatment plans, periodic reviews and member rights documents.
• Collaborates with clinical staff to manage and resolve crisis situations involving children and parents.
• Engage in ongoing learning and education
• Complies with productivity benchmarks and state requirements for home-based services.
• Manages a caseload of 10-15 families, based on family needs
• Attends team meetings, staff meetings and supervisions as scheduled.
• Provide crisis on call support to children and families 24/7/365.
• Collaborates with the Chief Medical Officer/Psychiatrist of Direct Services.
• Directs and coordinates medical activities and activities related to member care.

What This Job Offers

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