Outpatient Therapist - Child & Adolescent

STARFISH FAMILY SERVICES INC • Livonia, MI

17d

About The Position

The Outpatient Therapist - Child & Adolescent provides direct clinical and therapeutic services to the children, youth, families, and adult clients of Starfish Family Services. The position is part of a team that supports one another and constantly works to inspire an employee culture that reflects Starfish Family Services mission of strengthening families to create brighter futures for children.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, OR other related human services field required.
• Current valid professional licensure/certification in the State of Michigan.
• LLMSW
• LMSW
• LLPC
• LPC
• LLP
• LLMFT
• At least one year of experience in the assessment, diagnosing, and treatment of children and youth which may include intern, volunteer, and professional child and family services work is required.
• Valid driver’s license and / or reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year experience with multiple major human service delivery systems (Department of Health and Human Services, public health, education, etc.) is preferred.
• Adequate knowledge and experience with technology / Telehealth services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group and family treatment to assigned clients with mental health and co- occurring disorders (developmental disabilities and/or substance abuse) while maintaining a caseload and weekly productivity expectations as determined by supervisor.
• Maintain clinical charts in an accurate and timely manner to include, but not limited to assessments, treatment plans, and all other Michigan Department of Community Health chart requirements.
• Actively collaborate with other Starfish Family Services departments to ensure clients are receiving appropriate services based on their level of care.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with educational, legal, health, social welfare, and mental health systems.
• Participate in professional development activities, including in-service training, peer review, external workshops, and seminars, etc.
• Adhere to all Starfish Family Services policies and procedures as it relates to documentation, training requirements, Community Mental Health guidelines, and confidentiality.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees