Outpatient Therapist - Full Time

UHS•Auburn Hills, MI

5d•$64,309 - $70,986

About The Position

HAVENWYCK HOSPITAL (a UHS facility) Branches of Auburn Hills (Department within Havenwyck Hospital) is looking for a dedicated, knowledgeable, and compassionate clinician. An extension of Havenwyck Hospital, our mission is to provide comprehensive, compassionate behavioral health services and promote recovery and well-being for individuals and families, and we’re proud to be recognized as one of the top mental health facilities in the greater Metro-Detroit area. Increased Rate of Pay New Salary for Limited License starts at: $64,308.80 New Salary for Fully Licensed starts at $70,985.60 POSITION SUMMARY: The Outpatient Therapist will work with adults in the evening mental health Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) to help them overcome psychological/emotional issues that affect their daily functioning. The IOP Therapist will demonstrate the ability to perform group and individual therapy, formulate biopsychosocial assessments and treatment plans, as well as assist with discharge planning and community referrals. This role will work closely with the treatment team and the Director of Outpatient Services to provide effective, top-quality care for our patients to ensure patient’s treatment goals are met.

Requirements

Master of Social Work degree from a school of Social Work or Master of Arts in Counseling degree required.
Current License in the State of Michigan as a Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor required.
Employee must be in good standing (employment/corrective action history, performance evaluation, etc.) to be considered for an internal transfer.

Responsibilities

Participates as an integral professional member of a multidisciplinary treatment team led by a psychiatrist.
Facilitates the therapeutic milieu of the programs.
Receives notification of admission of patients and referrals for social work intervention.
Performs social work interventions as directed by the treatment team, the treating psychiatrist and/or the Director of Outpatient Services.
Obtains and assesses social history information and reports to the treatment teams.
Performs discharge planning as directed by the psychiatrist from the day of admission.
Provides daily group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy and/or substance abuse group/didactic as deemed appropriate by the treatment team, the treating psychiatrist and the Director of Outpatient Services.
Works a schedule tailored to needs of the programs.
Acts as liaison for patients with various community agencies and resources.
Attends treatment team conferences and completes treatment plans, reviews them with and family members two (2) times a week.
Reports periodically on status of social work delivery to the Director of Outpatient Services.
Receives clinical and administrative supervision from the Director of Outpatient Services.
Facilitates referral for Special Education where indicated. (Child/Adolescent Unit)
Participates in the development of the Master Treatment Plan including measurable goals specific to parent child/adolescent relationships. (Child/Adolescent Unit)
Indentifies alterations in sensory perceptual images, recognizing the difference between illusions, delusions, and hallucinations. (Adult Unit)
Facilitates patients through developmental tasks. (Adult Unit)