Therapist - Children's Wraparound

Macomb County Government

About The Position

Under direction, provides assessments, connections, and referrals to persons served who are seeking services from Macomb County Community Mental Health (MCCMH). Manages clinical and administrative records. Coordinates, consults, and collaborates with external agencies to ensure service authorizations remain current. Implements program objectives and initiatives and contributes professional knowledge to team planning and treatment procedures.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Doctorate in Psychology or a directly related mental health field
Two (2) years of clinical experience working with children who are seriously emotionally disturbed
Must meet qualifications of the Michigan Child Mental Health Professional (CMHP)
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 required state licensure appropriate to position and ability to meet privileging and credentialing guidelines
Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel
Knowledge of: Resources offered within and outside of MCCMH
Michigan Mental Health Code – 401 criteria
Individuals with mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, and developmental disabilities
Techniques to de-escalate and interact in potentially dangerous situations
Applicable computer applications
Skill in: Using good professional judgment for the welfare and safety of our people served
Providing excellent customer service
Organization and time management
Ability to: Collaborative: Approaches all situations with a teamwork and solution focused mindset demonstrated through active participation in meetings, volunteering to assist teammates and other departments as appropriate. Examples include participation in internal and external committees, subcommittees, process improvement groups or other multi-organizational initiatives
Accountable: Takes ownership and empowers others to do the same as evidenced by identifying solutions and acting on job responsibilities and organizational objectives, daily
Respectful: Treats people with dignity while honoring individual differences demonstrated through use of positive and encouraging statements and/or interactions to, about and/or with colleagues and persons served; evidenced by supervisor observation, feedback from other department staff and leadership
Engages effectively with diverse communities; interact with people in an inclusive manner that respects cultural and socio-economic differences
Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign
Effectively speak, write, and understand the English language
Understand and carry out verbal and written instructions
Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
Maintain the confidentiality of information
Work independently
Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.

Nice To Haves

Previous community mental health experience with children, adolescents, and adults
Knowledge of Macomb County Provider Network
Certification with the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) or an approved development plan
Certification in Wraparound
Effectively speak, write, and understand a language other than English is preferred

Responsibilities

Provides direct clinical services such as intakes, treatment plans, services reviews, crisis or safety plans, and individual contacts.
Provides family training to assigned persons served in the wraparound program.
Consults with school personnel, juvenile court, Child Protective Services (CPS), Foster Care, and community-based connections to ensure the best support and integration.
Meets regularly with families and wraparound treatment team members to help facilitate the family wraparound plan, as well as transition and discharge planning.
Performs indirect clinical services such as documenting cases and participating in case discussions to validate diagnoses and provide appropriate clinical suggestions with minimal restrictions.
Participates in staff meetings, in-service trainings, periodic supervisions with Clinical Supervisor, and other departmental meetings as assigned.
Serves on community mental health or community-based committees.
Leads and assists families in developing a team, addressing needs, identifying goals, leveraging strengths, and taking action to reach desired outcomes.
Facilitates monthly meetings with families, persons served, and team members.
Utilizes computers to perform clinical and administrative job functions.
Participates in continual education and training, including the Department of Community Health (DCH) 3-day wraparound new facilitator training and annual wraparound training to maintain certification.
Follows wraparound best practice values.
Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.
Performs other duties as assigned.