Mental Health Therapist

Hurley Medical Center•Flint, MI

About The Position

Hurley Mental Health Associates (HMHA), the outpatient mental health clinic of Hurley Medical Center, provides therapy for adults, children, adolescents, teens, minorities, and individuals with handicaps or disabilities. Therapists deliver confidential mental health services tailored to each patient’s goals and desire for change, and participate in quality assessment and continuous quality improvement activities. The role requires a self-directed approach and courteous, customer-focused service in accordance with Hurley Medical Center’s Courtesy Standards. The therapist works under the general direction of the Clinical Director of Hurley Mental Health Services or designee, whose review is primarily through conferences and reports. The therapist may supervise professional staff, master’s and bachelor’s interns, and volunteers, and may supervise staff in the Clinical Director’s absence. The position also requires compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, including HIPAA, and participation in staff meetings and quality or community education activities as requested.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work, with specific training in interpersonal practice.
For a fully licensed therapist (LLP, LPC, or LMSW), at least two years of post-graduate supervised work experience in a clinic setting.
Current licensure from the State of Michigan.
Current knowledge of regulations, quality mandates, rules, orders, and standards governing professional therapy services.
Ability to work independently, set priorities, and organize work while maintaining flexibility.
Ability to function effectively under pressure and during stressful situations.
Ability to compile, analyze, and evaluate data and prepare accurate reports.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective, harmonious working relationships with patients and their families, physicians and staff, external agencies, and the public.
Therapists providing substance abuse treatment must hold a CADC certificate and follow HMC, HMHA, and SUD policies, practices, and procedures.

Nice To Haves

For a limited-license therapist (LLPC, TLLP, or LLMSW), one year of post-graduate supervised work experience in a clinic setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide professional behavioral health services, including individual, group, and family therapy, interventions, assessments, evaluations, and other services as required.
Conduct telephone calls and prepare letters regarding patient needs, including coordinating care with community providers.
Complete timely and comprehensive treatment documentation in accordance with Joint Commission, insurance-body, and HMC/HMHA requirements, including initial assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, quarterly treatment-plan reviews, and discharge summaries.
Act as a gatekeeper for access to medical and psychiatric staff and monitor patient compliance with treatment.
Work with medical and psychiatric staff to provide treatment; consult with medical staff about patient needs or status and assist with patient forms as needed.
Assist with patient claim forms, accurate service coding, and obtaining prior authorization when required by insurers.
Provide assistance reasonably necessary for HMC/HMHA to bill and collect for services performed at HMC locations.
Follow applicable federal and state privacy, security, and electronic-transaction requirements, including HIPAA.
Attend monthly informational staff meetings.
Be available for urgent and emergent telephone calls and serve as a backup responder for other providers during and after office hours.
Serve on the Quality Assurance Committee or provide community education when requested or opportunities arise.
Use new improvements and technology relevant to the job assignment and participate in special projects as needed.
Perform other related duties as required.
May supervise professional staff, interns, and volunteer staff, and may supervise staff personnel in the Clinical Director’s absence.