Behavioral Health Clinician - Home-Based Genesee County

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides intensive Home Based individual, group, conjoint or family psychotherapy, case management and support services to children with severe emotional disturbance and their families.
• Conducts clinical assessments, develops diagnoses, and participates in developing person/family centered treatment plans with client families.
• Maintains an electronic and paper chart which includes required documentation of services provided, progress notes, treatment plans, periodic reviews and client rights documents.
• Participates in team meetings and one hour of weekly individual supervision to review progress, identify barriers and develop strategies for better assisting families in reaching their goals.
• Participates in utilization review committee meetings for the purpose of reviewing case records for contract compliance, quality assurance, appropriateness of services and treatment progress.
• Provides 24/7 crisis intervention availability to help offset potential risk of self-harm or conditions which could lead to out of home placement.
• Ensures that paperwork is maintained in accordance with Medicaid and Department of Community Health guidelines, as well as Easterseals policies and procedures.
• Responsible for assessing, reviewing all requests for services and authorizing medically necessary services for all consumers.
• Demonstrates knowledge of principles of trauma informed care. Willingness to support and assist consumers with trauma related issues.
• Ensures that all individuals served caseload have CAFAS/PECFAS completed quarterly.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Social Work or Counseling
• Licensure in your field of study (LLMSW, LMSW, LLPC, LPC)
• At least one year providing behavioral health services to children
• Valid Michigan Drivers License