Outpatient Therapist

About the role

Serving six counties in Northern Michigan, North Country Community Mental Health is a public behavioral health organization committed to improving the quality of life for people with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities in our communities. We are currently paying a $1,000 sign on bonus for all employees who complete six months of continuous employment with us.

Responsibilities

• Performs mental status and diagnostic intake evaluations.
• Develops treatment plans consistent with person-centered guidelines and utilization management criteria.
• Provides individual, family, and group therapy.
• Provides outpatient crisis intervention and emergency services.
• Utilizes the consultation services of agency psychiatrists, as needed.
• Provides treatment, evaluation, and consultation services in areas of expertise to other NCCMH programs.
• Provides consultation and education to other community agencies and organizations.
• Maintains good interagency relations with community resources.
• Submits provider activity data and other reports as required.
• Provides complete and timely documentation for the clinical record.
• Keeps the agency information management system updated in accordance with agency policy and procedure and Medicaid requirements.
• Mets direct and indirect service activity expectations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Education: Requires minimum of a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology, Professional Counseling or Social Work with appropriate State of Michigan License.
• Experience: Supervised clinical experience required including assessment, treatment planning and treatment. Lived experiences with behavioral health issues are valued. Experience with adults, children, SPMI, SED, IDD and co-occurring SUD preferred.
• Other: Capable and willing to provide behavioral health services on site and in off-site treatment settings.

Benefits

We offer an excellent benefit package including a $1,000 sign on bonus for all employees who complete six months of continuous employment with us.