Licensed Clinical Therapist – Inpatient Setting | $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Acadia Healthcare•West Bloomfield, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team at Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital. Acadia Healthcare and Henry Ford Health System have partnered in a joint venture to develop, build, and operate a state-of-the-art, two-story behavioral health hospital in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital expands access to high-quality psychiatric care and supports the growing mental health needs of the Greater Detroit Metro area. Our modern facility is thoughtfully designed to promote holistic healing, featuring contemporary amenities, six outdoor therapeutic spaces, and a calming environment that supports recovery and well-being for both patients and staff. We provide compassionate, evidence-based mental healthcare for adolescents, adults, and senior adults in a supportive and collaborative setting.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a closely related mental health field from an accredited college or university required.
New graduates of an accredited master’s program are welcome, provided they have successfully completed required field education, internship, or practicum as part of their degree program.
Active state licensure, as required in the state in which the facility operates, which may include: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Social Worker (LSW) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
CPR and de‑escalation/restraint certification required (Training is available upon hire and provided by the facility.)
First Aid certification may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) or more years of experience working with the identified patient population preferred.
Ability to assess, engage, and provide therapeutic interventions to individuals with mental health needs.
Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
Facilitate individual, group, and family therapy sessions
Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams
Provide crisis intervention and therapeutic support
Coordinate discharge planning and community referrals
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Conduct psychosocial assessment of patient and develop an effective treatment plan that applies therapeutic principles appropriately while ensuring patient safety at all times.
Through patient observation and patient/family interview obtaining information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
Provide crisis intervention and assist families in understanding the implications and complexities of a life situation and its impact on lifestyle.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meeting to discuss psychosocial assessment, treatment planning and ongoing discharge planning.
Identify, assess and coordinate patient cases and anticipate their needs related to illness, hospitalization, finances, education and home/community services.
Facilitate education, process groups, support groups and referrals as requested.
May conduct intakes and assist in coordinating placements within facility programs.
Promote recovery, symptom reduction and the achievement of the highest level of social functioning.
Communicate or aid family members in understanding and supporting the patient.
Manage a caseload and assume responsibility for patient chart documentation.
Manage a caseload and maintain accurate and timely documentation to assure patient records comply with facility and accreditation standards.
Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.
When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.
Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.