Therapist Children's Outpatient

About the role

The Guidance Center is a leading provider of services aimed at helping children, adults, and families improve their lives. Founded in 1958, the center offers over 25 programs serving more than 14,200 individuals annually.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Intake Assessments, including all necessary opening paperwork (Integrated Biopsychosocial, financial and demographic forms, etc.)
• Gather and integrate information from all available sources, including client self-reports, reports from family members, guardian(s) and probation officer, documented medical, treatment history, etc.
• Assist with the development of comprehensive Person-Centered Treatment Planning with consumers and other members of the treatment team (consistent with Integrated Biopsychosocial Assessment and all other clinical assessments)
• Provide face-to-face clinical interventions, in the office, to each assigned consumer at least monthly
• Provide individual, family and group therapy
• Conduct crisis planning with client
• Provide parent education, coaching and training
• Make referrals for services and community resources as needed
• Work collaboratively with others in relation to the child and family including psychiatrists, primary care physicians, Wraparound facilitators, school personnel and other family service or support people
• Advocate on behalf of the child and family to assist them in meeting their needs and reaching their desired level of self-sufficiency
• Apart from the above, you will also be responsible for assessing client satisfaction and participating in program evaluation as needed
• Participate in clinical supervision, team meetings and case consultations
• Complete clinical records and agency documentation in a timely manner consistent with policies and procedures of the Guidance Center
• Work with other COP and Guidance Center staff in addressing unit and agency issues and student supervision
• Follow The Guidance Center’s professional code of ethics
• Represent The Guidance Center in the community in a professional manner
• Develop schedule with supervisor and work at least 4 hours each week after 5:00
• Full-time staff must provide 23 hours of billable service per week
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must have a Master’s Degree or higher and be a psychologist (TLLP, LLP, or LP), licensed master’s social worker (LMSW) or limited licensed master’s social worker (LLMSW) supervised by a licensed master’s social worker, licensed professional counselor (LPC) or limited licensed professional counselor (LLPC) currently in the state of Michigan.
• Full license (LMSW, LP, or LPC) preferred.
• Or must obtain state licensure (LLMSW, LLPC, TLLP, LMSW, LPC, LLP) within a 60-day training period beginning on the date of hire, this period may be extended by up to an additional 60-days of training at the sole discretion of the employer.
• Failure to obtain licensure within the training period will result in the employee being unqualified to perform the function.
• Beyond the training period, all state licensure must continually remain active, in effect, and free from disciplinary action.
• Must possess and retain current licensure in the State of Michigan.
• Must also meet Michigan Department of Community Health requirements for a Child Mental Health Professional (CMHP) within 120 days of hire.
• Must have acceptable MDHHS Central Registry and criminal background check clearance.
• One year of experience in the examination, evaluation and treatment of minors and their families required.
• Electronic medical record experience preferred.
• Proficient with use of computer, (including email, word processing, excel spreadsheets, and databases, etc.) experience with electronic medical preferred.
• Additional requirements include: cultural competency, ability to work effectively with a diverse population, the ability to engage and maintain therapeutic relationships with children and families in a variety of modes of treatment, the ability to develop collaborative relationships with other unit staff and providers, effective communication skills, and a willingness to be flexible.