Outpatient Therapist

GENESEE HEALTH SYSTEM•Grand Blanc, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the designated Program Supervisor, delivers outpatient individual, family and group therapy as a primary or secondary provider in accordance with EBP model expectations, and provides crisis intervention and disposition consistent with the principles and protocols of EBP being provided; performs related work as required.

Requirements

Master’s in Social Work
Michigan Master’s Level Social Worker (LMSW) credential. Will consider a candidate with a Limited License as a Masters Level Social Worker (LLMSW) credential.
One (1) year experience working with individual with mental illness, severe emotional disturbances and/or developmental disabilities.
The employee with a Limited License must take and pass the ASWB Examination within six (6) years in accordance with the State of Michigan requirements to retain employment. The employee with an LLMSW must also make application for the LMSW upon passing the ASWB exam. Note: GHS will follow all state of Michigan requirements. If the requirements change, the job description will be updated to reflect such changes. All licensed clinical staff must maintain licensure as a condition of employment.
Master’s in Counseling
Michigan Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Will consider a candidate with a Limited License as a counselor in Michigan (LLC) credential (formerly LLPC)
One (1) year experience working with individual with mental illness, severe emotional disturbances and/or developmental disabilities.
The employee with a Limited License must take and pass the National Counselor Examination (NCE) within six (6) years of hire to retain employment. The employee with an LLC must also make application for the LPC upon passing the NCE
Master’s in Psychology
Michigan Limited License Psychologist (LLP) credential. Will consider a candidate with a Temporary Limited License Psychologist (TLLP)
One (1) year experience working with individual with mental illness, severe emotional disturbances and/or developmental disabilities.
The employee with a TLLP must pass the Exam for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPP) AND make application for the LLP within 18 months of hire OR prior to the expiration of the TLLP, whichever is sooner to retain employment.
Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy
Michigan Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) credential. Will consider a candidate with a Limited License as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LLMFT)
One (1) year experience working with individual with mental illness, severe emotional disturbances and/or developmental disabilities.
The employee with an LLMFT must take and pass the AMFTRB Examination in Marital & Family Therapy within six (6) years of hire to retain employment. The employee with an LLMFT must also make application for the LMFT upon passing the exam.
Note: GHS will follow all state of Michigan requirements. If the requirements change, the job description will be updated to reflect such changes. All licensed clinical staff must maintain licensure as a condition of employment.
All the above employees must maintain valid licensure to retain employment.
Willing to participate in frequent team consultation and supervision group meetings.
Willing to attend all required trainings as scheduled by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) or the agency.
Must be willing to work with adults, adolescents, and children, with mild, moderate, or severe mental illness or individuals with an intellectual disability. Individuals may also have co-occurring needs involving substance use disorders and may also have a significant history of trauma.
Must have a valid Michigan driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and use of a vehicle during working hours.
Must be credentialed or eligible for credentialing through Michigan Certified Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) or register for a Development Plan to become a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) through the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) within 30 days of hire.
As THIRD PARTY insurance may be billed by this position, employee MUST MEET THIRD PARTY REQUIREMENTS according to professional scope.
Must have training and clinical experience delivering evidence based therapy modalities such as, but not limited to Motivational Interviewing (MI), DBT, Prolonged Exposure (PE), CBT, TFCBT, FPE, and TREM
Experience delivering services to persons with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, with credentials(s) recognized by the MDHHS.
Must obtain and retain MDHHS qualifications as a Child Mental Health Professional.
Must be willing and able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
Vision – Position requires the ability to visually assess details at both near and far distances, as well as to perceive depth and spatial relationships with or without reasonable accommodations.
Hearing – Position requires the ability to receive and respond to verbal communication with or without reasonable accommodations.
Position requires the ability to lift up to 35lbs on an occasional basis
Position requires the ability to regularly stand for extended periods of time
Position requires the ability to walk at a minimum of 35% up to a maximum of 65%
Position will require the ability to occasionally stoop, bend, or reach to perform work tasks with or without reasonable accommodation
Position must be able to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity, including the use of hands and fingers for handling, grasping, typing, writing, or operating equipment with or without reasonable accommodation.