Adult Therapist- Crisis program

About the role

The Guidance Center is seeking a Crisis Therapist to provide screening, assessment, and crisis intervention services via telehealth to adult members of the community referred by local police. Responsibilities include determining appropriate levels of care, providing transitional support, advocacy, and care coordination services, and responding to crisis calls.

Responsibilities

• Provide screening, assessment and crisis intervention services via telehealth to adult members of the community who are referred by local police.
• Determine the appropriate level of care and services needed, and the least restrictive setting in which those services can be provided.
• Provide transitional support, advocacy and care coordination services in-person and/or via telehealth until these adults initiate or resume ongoing mental health and/or substance use treatment services with The Guidance Center or another mental health provider.
• Required to be available via pre-programmed tablets for calls that are referred for screening and intervention by local police departments that have established business agreements with The Guidance Center.
• Responsible to provide crisis intervention and ongoing mental health treatment services to ABH clients who are receiving intensive case management services, including those who are on active Assisted Outpatient Treatment orders and those deemed Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity. Services are delivered in-person in the office or community and/or via telehealth.
• Regular working hours are Monday through Thursday 8:30 am to 7 pm, Friday 8:30 am to 5 pm and Saturday 9 am to 1 pm. Flexible scheduling is available. Some evening and/or weekend hours may be required based on program needs.

Requirements

• Candidates must have a minimum of a Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling and possess the corresponding State of Michigan licensure.
• Must obtain the Qualified Mental Health Professional and Substance Abuse Treatment Specialist (SATS) credentials within 120 days of hire.
• Must possess a CAADC credential, or be on an active, approved registered MCBAP certification Development Plan within six weeks of hire.
• Must have the ability to engage adults diagnosed with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders, their families and supporters.
• Must have expertise in helping clients identify their service needs and preferences, helping them build on their individual strengths, resources and supports, and navigate the network of services available at The Guidance Center and in the community.
• Candidates must have the ability to provide trauma-informed care and appropriately handle crisis situations.
• Must be able to use technology competently, demonstrate effective organizational, verbal and written communication skills, and work independently.

Qualifications

• A nonjudgmental approach that reflects cultural competency and sensitivity to the unique needs and diverse experiences of adults with mental illness and/or substance use disorders, their families and providers.

Skills

• Ability to engage adults diagnosed with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders, their families and supporters.
• Expertise in helping clients identify their service needs and preferences, helping them build on their individual strengths, resources and supports, and navigate the network of services available at The Guidance Center and in the community.
• Ability to provide trauma-informed care and appropriately handle crisis situations.
• Ability to use technology competently, demonstrate effective organizational, verbal and written communication skills, and work independently.

Benefits

• A competitive salary.
• Flexible scheduling opportunities.
• A team-oriented work environment.

Pay

$53,079.00 per year

Schedule

Monday through Thursday 8:30 am to 7 pm, Friday 8:30 am to 5 pm and Saturday 9 am to 1 pm. Flexible scheduling is available. Some evening and/or weekend hours may be required based on program needs.