Outpatient Therapist

SUMMARY

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.

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.
• Other: Capable and willing to provide behavioral health services on site and in off-site treatment settings.

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.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk, bend, stand, sit, lift to 25 pounds with or without assistance, stretch/reach, hear, see, hand/finger dexterity and drive a vehicle.
• Position requires physical ability to complete and maintain certification in de-escalation techniques which will be a training class provided to the job incumbent.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to complete and remain current in initial and ongoing training requirements.
• Must have working knowledge and the ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Must be able to learn and use NorthStar - Electronic Medical Records Software upon completion of required training.
• Must have own phone and internet for communication, reliable access to messages, and multi-factoring capabilities.
• Have reliable transportation in carrying out agency duties.
• Possess a valid Michigan’s driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.
• Able to work within guidelines of the code of conduct, regulatory compliance plan and personnel policies.
• Supports a philosophy of service delivery that is recovery-based, person centered and culturally competent.
• Adhere to applicable policies and procedures as required by the Department of Community Mental Health, the Mental Health Services Board, and other pertinent regulatory agencies.