Mental Health Clinician (MI - MDT)

Ottawa County • Mi 49417, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a professional position providing clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment services to consumers and families. The clinician works with other mental health professionals to develop, implement, and evaluate person-centered treatment plans, and provides direct individual and group care using a range of therapeutic modalities. Services include therapy, case conceptualization, and case management. This is a full-time, benefited position based at Community Mental Health Grand Haven, 1111 Fulton Street, Grand Haven, MI 49417. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with travel to other county locations as needed.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, or a related mental health field.
• Must possess or obtain Michigan licensure as a Licensed Master's Social Worker, Limited Licensed Master's Social Worker, Licensed Psychologist, Limited Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor, Limited Licensed Counselor, or Temporary Limited License Psychologist.
• Thorough working knowledge of social work and psychology principles and practices.
• Thorough working knowledge of evidence-based and best practices for the target population, including recovery, community integration, and independence.
• Thorough working knowledge of treatment principles for individuals with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders.
• Thorough working knowledge of clinical assessment, diagnosis, and DSM-IV criteria.
• Good working knowledge of the Medicaid Manual for Service Providers.
• Thorough working knowledge of professional practice standards and ethics.
• Thorough working knowledge of medical record documentation and medical records management.
• Good working knowledge of program assessment and quality assurance principles, practices, protocols, and instruments.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy and working knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheet, database, and other necessary software.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of relevant professional experience in a mental health agency.
• Lived experience with mental illness, developmental disabilities, or substance use disorders.
• Training and experience providing DBT.
• Additional certification as a CADC, CAADC, or CCS.
• Candidates close to obtaining the required license may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Deliver services to consumers as a member of the treatment team.
• Conduct mental health screening, intake, and assessment, including interviews and consultation with team members to determine service eligibility, make clinical diagnoses, and develop person-centered treatment plans.
• Provide direct individual and group therapy based on diagnoses and individual treatment plans.
• Use evidence-based and best practices consistent with recovery, community integration, and independence.
• Identify community resources, establish referral protocols, and liaise between consumers and resources participating in treatment plans.
• Conduct clinical evaluations to assist courts with case disposition and, when needed, testify as an expert witness.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed, assess immediate danger to the individual or others, and coordinate with Crisis Services, police, and other community service providers as appropriate.
• Participate in developing person-centered treatment plans and ensure consumers receive services in accordance with those plans.
• Monitor consumer progress against treatment plan benchmarks.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners on medication reviews and present case information about consumer behavior and affect.
• Provide case management, including developing treatment options, identifying appropriate service delivery agencies, monitoring progress, and evaluating or modifying treatment plans.
• Maintain case documentation and notes and protect private health information in accordance with HIPAA and Ottawa County and CMH policies.
• Provide information about mental health services and, when asked, make presentations to community members and the general public.
• Advocate for improved access to affordable, quality mental health care for the target population.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time