Purpose: Purpose: Responsible for providing individual, and/or group for both mental health and substance abuse treatment, the therapist participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning by developing an annual comprehensive psychosocial assessment and crisis intervention consultation. Provides individual and family counseling, makes referrals to external services, makes referrals for internal psychiatric services, and assists clients in identifying resources to meet their needs.

PART I: ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTION AND DUTIES

WWFHC promotes the growth and development of the behavioral health therapist position. This position is categorized in various levels from beginner to advanced development of behavioral health therapist in co-occurring treatment of mental health and substance abuse. Some duties include:

Level 1 – provides brief screeners, assists patients in completing consents to different treatment programs, assists patients in completing questionnaires, and provides brief care management services.

Level 2 – conducts integrated biopsychosocial and psychiatric protocol, provides individual and family therapy, and participates in integrated huddles with care team.

Level 3 – provides group therapy – psycho educational and clinical groups, in addition to curriculum development.

Level 4 – facilitates telepsych services at the clinic and in patient’s homes, in addition communicating and coordinating with Wayne State Physicians Group in managing patient’s psychiatric care.

Level 5 – teaching and consultation, providing in- house training and supervision in specific topics and areas of interests for behavioral health, substance abuse, and medical. In addition, to providing clinical consultation and supervision for state licensure.

Overall, specific functions and duties include but are not limited to:

1. Provides individual and/or group therapy.

2. Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning.

3. Develops an annual comprehensive psychosocial assessment.

4. Contacts social service agencies on behalf of clients to obtain services

5.Makes referrals to other agencies and psychiatrists as appropriate.

6. Completes electronic charting in EMR; billing.

7. Attends integrated meetings

PART II: CLINIC WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Customer Relations:
• Treats guests, patients, physicians, and other employees with care, courtesy, and respect.
• Responds quickly and appropriately to customer request.
• Looks for and suggests ways to better meet customer needs.
• Answers clinic communications systems promptly and with courtesy and respect.

• Teamwork:
• Works cooperatively within own department and other areas.
• Willingly accepts additional responsibility – tries to make others job easier.
• Responds quickly to request for assistance.
• Required to work closely with patients and associates.
• Interacts with other departments on problem issues.
• Accepts feedback from patients, visitors, clinic employees, physicians and general public.

• Continuous Improvement:
• Continuously looks for and suggests ways to improve.
• Effectively completes assignment to achieve the greatest benefits at acceptable cost.
• Implements improvements as appropriate.
• Demonstrates interest in own growth and development by:

i. Periodically evaluating own performance.

ii. Demonstrating an awareness of personal abilities and limitations.

iii. Independently seeking means to make improvements.

• Attends and participates in in-services and continuing education programs
• Attends departmental meetings.
• Communications:
• Keeps appropriate people informed.
• Speaks and writes clearly, concisely, and appropriately for need.
• Listens carefully.
• Communicates tactfully.
• Understands that all confidentiality and privacy considerations are respected and fostered at work and off duty.

• Self –Management:
• Presents a positive image of Western Wayne Family Health Centers at all times.
• Carries out assignments with little need for direction.
• Timeliness.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Provides proper notification of absence and tardiness.
• Works weekends and shifts when necessary.

PART III: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE

1. Any licensed mental health professional, (i.e., LLMSW, LLPC, LMSW, LPC) to provide mental health and/or behavioral health services in the State of Michigan.

2. License Number (Preferred)

3. Basic Life Support (BLS Preferred)

4. Limited Licensed Mental Health Professional who are in the process of obtaining full licensure within the LARA’s guidelines.

5. 1 year knowledge of computer, EMR systems, and applications.

6. Skilled in planning, organizing and supervising patient care.

7. Skilled in exercising initiative, judgment, problem-solving, decision making.

8. Skilled in developing and maintaining effective relationships with medical and administrative staff, patients, and the general public

9. Microsoft Excel and knowledge of other Microsoft Office programs a plus

10. Ability to always maintain confidentiality

PART IV: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of health care administration systems.

2. Knowledge of governmental regulations and reimbursement requirements.

3. Knowledge of computer, systems, and applications.

4. Skilled in planning, organizing and supervising patient care.

5. Skilled in exercising initiative, judgment, problem-solving, decision making.

6. Skilled in developing and maintaining effective relationships with medical and administrative staff, patients and the general public

7. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and knowledge of other Microsoft Office programs

8. Skilled with working in a complex work environment

9. Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times and maintain organizationally appropriate relationships

10. Knowledge of organization policies and procedures.

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand; use hands to manipulate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Work Remotely:

• No

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