Maternal Infant Health Therapist

Cherry Health • Grand Rapids, MI

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for the direct provision or coordination of assessment and treatment of assigned patients. Provides services within the scope of practice of professional discipline and ethical standards of applicable national professional association. Must adhere to the Personnel Policies, Code of Ethics, and all licensing and accreditation standards of the position. Must represent the organization’s Mission and Key Values in all actions, communications, and representations with all contacts. This is a full time, benefit eligible position typically working Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm. Maternal Infant Health is a home visiting program and the team is based out of our Westside Health Center.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work and licensed by the State of Michigan (LLMSW or LMSW) required.
• Must work towards obtaining Michigan Association of Infant Mental Health endorsement for Infant Mental Health Specialist with an anticipated completion within two years of employment.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license required.
• Heartsaver prior to start.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
• Minimum of one to two years of previous culturally sensitive, relationship focused, mental health treatment experience preferred.
• Must have experience with infants/toddlers, their families, and infant/toddler development and attachment.
• Must have the ability to facilitate patient and family groups; familiar with Motivational Interviewing and other Evidenced Based Treatment models.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy under the supervision of fully licensed staff.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation and reporting within all standards and agency policies which apply under the supervision of fully licensed staff.
• Assessment and diagnosis of psychopathology including mental health and/or substance related disorders under the supervision of fully licensed staff.
• Create treatment plans that are measurable.
• Collaborate with supervisor and the agency’s billing and finance departments to problem solve any authorization or payment issues for patients.
• Maintain communication with MIHP care coordinators and Strong Beginnings Community Health Workers as part of a support team for the patient.
• Coordinate with primary care providers and psychiatrists to effectively treat the biological aspect of behavioral health disorders under the supervision of fully licensed staff.
• Participate in staff meetings, case conferences and training requirements.
• Maintain ongoing clinical supervision as required by state law or regulation with a qualified individual in the clinician’s professional discipline.
• Understand and adhere to Cherry Health’s compliance standards as they appear in Cherry Health’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Keep abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Cherry Health regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Loan repayment through the NHSC and Michigan State Loan Repayment Program for select roles
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your family
• Generous Paid Time Off benefit – 4 weeks per year for full time
• Paid holidays - 8 full day paid holidays (Including Black Friday!) and 2 half day paid holidays!
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer match - $ for $ match up to 5%
• MET and MESP 529 Savings Plans
• Pet Insurance!
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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