Clinical Therapist

Essential Functions

• Provide clinical services to individuals, primarily at the Grand Traverse Mental Health Crisis and Access Center.
  • Direct services are expected to approximate 60% of the normal workweek through completion of crisis contacts including screens, inpatient assessments, access services including access screens and initial clinical assessments.
  • Service location could be inconclusive in the community, ED’s and jails.
  • Provide indirect services, including case consultation and coordination, advocacy, and referral.
  • Will be required to conduct inpatient assessments for those at the Traverse City Munson ED, whether in person or virtually.
  • Provide Brief Solution Focused therapy including groups.
• Participate actively in staff development activities including unit meetings, supervisory meetings, community meetings, applicable conferences, and review of current literature regarding services.
• Work cooperatively with jail staff, Primary Care Physicians, local Courts, Family Independence Agencies, Schools, ISD, Substance Abuse and other providers to promote provision of quality community-based services.
• Work cooperatively with other agency staff and different programs to insure provision of quality services.
• Participate actively in Utilization Review, other Quality Assurance programs, in periodic evaluation of service output, impact of service delivery, and program planning.
• Complete documentation of assessments, person-centered plans, review of compliance with documentation and contract requirements, quarterly reviews, and terminal evaluation summaries within time frames prescribed by unit policy in accordance with Medicaid and/or other third-party payer standards (including managed care).
• May participate in interventions, assessments, and other aspects of crisis services during and after hours, as necessary.
• May be required to assist in Inpatient assessments and Initial Clinical Assessments across counties as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling
• Licensed in the State of Michigan
• Preferred: Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Psychologist
• Considered: Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLMSW), Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC), Masters Limited Psychologist
• Must maintain licensure

PAY

$71,663 - $81,663

BENEFITS

• Medical Insurance (4 options)
• Dental Insurance (2 options)
• Vision Insurance (2 options)
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare and dependent care flex spending account
• MERS Retirement Plan (with Employer matching up to 5%)
• Paid Time Off (18 days in 1st year)
• Holidays (13 days)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

WORKING CONDITIONS/ PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• May require irregular hours
• This position may require travel by personal vehicle if an agency vehicle is not available.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Occasionally: lifting up to 25lbs. with or without assistance, stretching/reaching, exposure to blood borne pathogens and infectious disease, exposure to hazardous material, stooping (bend at waist)
• Frequently: hand/finger dexterity, talking in person, talking on the telephone, hearing in person, hearing on the telephone, vision for close work.