Therapist - Children's Mobile Crisis

Macomb County, MI • Mount Clemens, MI

105d • $62,135 - $80,366

About The Position

Under direction, provides crisis intervention and de-escalation services in the home and community. Completes hospital face-to-face screenings to determine if child needs inpatient care. Maintains clinical and administrative records. Coordinates, consults, and provides liaison work with other agencies and systems. Ensures service authorizations are current. Implements program goals and activities in keeping with program philosophy.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or Doctorate in Psychology or a directly related mental health field.
• Two (2) years of clinical experience working in a mental health setting.
• Two (2) years of clinical experience working with children who are seriously emotionally disturbed.
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Limited Licensed Master of Social Work (LLMSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Limited License Professional Counselor (LLPC), Temporary Limited Licensed Psychologist (TLLP), or Licensed Psychologist (LP).
• Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel.

Nice To Haves

• Previous community mental health experience with children, adolescents, or adults.
• Two (2) years of clinical experience working in crisis-oriented services specifically for children and families.
• Four (4) years or more experience working in the assessment and treatment of children including juvenile justice population.
• Knowledge of the Macomb County Provider Network.
• Formal training specific to crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Children's Diversion caseload providing crisis intervention and prevention activities to help stabilize the home environment to avert hospitalization.
• Collaborate with schools, the court system, and other organizations.
• Perform direct clinical services, including crisis intervention and de-escalation.
• Perform indirect clinical services, confirm diagnosis to make suitable clinical recommendations.
• Provide follow-up services for consumers to assist in obtaining necessary services.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation including assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and crisis and safety plans.
• Ensure administrative paperwork is accurate and up to date.
• Conduct thorough, accurate, and clinically sound screenings with consumers, guardians, and family members.
• Request appropriate authorizations for services provided and monitor utilization of services.
• Serve on community mental health or community-based committees.
• Supervise the work of department interns as needed.
• Operate an automobile to perform assigned job functions.

Benefits

• Salary range: $62,135.41 - $80,366.95
• 2025 Salary range: $63,999.47 - $82,777.96
• Non-exempt status - Overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Employment relationship subject to probationary period.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Master's degree