Outpatient Therapist - DBT Focus (26-83)

Kent County CMH Authority•Grand Rapids, MI

9h•$27 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Network180 is the behavioral health community organization responsible for the delivery of mental health, substance abuse treatment coordination, and developmental disabilities services for Kent County. We are seeking an Outpatient Therapist - DBT Focus to provide ongoing and developmentally appropriate, evidence based, trauma- and recovery-focused outpatient therapy to clients of Network180’s Outpatient Clinic(s). This position is 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The employee in this position will work in office at 790 Fuller Ave NE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or Counseling Psychology.
Licensure in the State of Michigan as a limited licensed master social worker, marriage and family therapist, OR be eligible for a limited license and obtain that licensure within one (1) month of hire.
At least one year of experience providing individual and/or group DBT therapy to adults.
Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for job related use.
Thorough working knowledge of the practices and principles of psychological, emotional, and sociological assessment and diagnosis.
Thorough working knowledge of professional ethics and standards of practice.
Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email, database management, and data entry skills.
Demonstrated experience communicating clearly and concisely in stressful situations.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and skills and capabilities of bridging language/cultural barriers to Network180 services within diverse communities.

Nice To Haves

Fully licensed MSW, Professional Counselor, Psychologist, or Marriage and Family Therapist.
Training in and experience with providing Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
CAADC certification through the Michigan Certificate Board for Addiction Professionals or able to obtain a development plan for the credential.
Knowledge of trauma-informed theories, principles, and practices (includes multi-faceted understanding of concepts such as community trauma, intergenerational and historical trauma, parallel processes, and universal precautions).
For DBT therapists, experience providing DBT to fidelity as a member of a DBT treatment team.
Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued.

Responsibilities

Provide ongoing and developmentally appropriate, evidence based, trauma- and recovery-focused outpatient therapy to clients of Network180’s Outpatient Clinic(s).
Perform psychological, emotional, and sociological assessment and diagnosis.
Communicate clearly and concisely in stressful situations.
Work effectively in a multicultural environment and bridge language/cultural barriers to Network180 services within diverse communities.

Benefits

Four health insurance plans
100% employer paid dental and vision insurance plans
13 paid holidays
Generous PTO
Professional development
Tuition reimbursement
Professional License reimbursement
Defined contribution retirement plan
Employee Assistance program
Life and voluntary life insurance options
Short and Long term disability
Approved site for loan forgiveness (based on position and department): NHSC, STAR Loan Repayment, Behavioral Health Loan Repayment, MI Kids Now Loan Repayment