Job description:

Are you a passionate and dedicated mental health professional looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals facing psychological challenges? We are seeking a skilled Mental Health Therapist to join our interdisciplinary team and provide high-quality therapeutic services to diverse client populations.

Areas of Treatment

The therapist will work with clients experiencing a range of psychological issues, including but not limited to:

PTSD related to TBI or other traumas
Anxiety and mood disorders
Substance use disorders
Thought and personality disorders
Depression, relational and adjustment issues

Key Responsibilities

Therapeutic Duties:

Provide crisis intervention and stabilization for clients in psychological distress.
Assess potential risks such as suicide, abuse/neglect, or safety obstacles; develop and implement individual safety plans as needed.
Conduct intake assessments and clinical evaluations to identify client/family problems.
Establish and maintain effective counseling relationships.
Help clients develop, reach, and maintain treatment plan goals and objectives.
Utilize diverse individual, group, and family counseling interventions tailored to client needs.
Monitor and evaluate client progress at regular intervals.
Provide psycho-education in group settings focused on:
Life skills
Coping strategies
Community reintegration
Mindfulness
Brain function education
Support and mentor interns when needed.
Demonstrate cultural competence and sensitivity to diversity.
Collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary clinical team to develop effective treatment strategies.

Documentation Duties:

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with internal and external standards.
Use computer systems and software for documentation, research, and data management.
Submit mental health and cognitive therapy records to stakeholders, case managers, supervisors, and directors as required.
Provide:
Weekly updates summarizing therapy sessions.
Billing documentation and mileage/expense reports.
Weekly activity summaries to the Program Director.

Qualifications:

Master's degree in Social Work, psychology, counseling or psychiatry with advanced practice credentials in supervision and from an accredited university required.
Knowledge and experience of issues related to TBI patients.
Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities of the job description.
Suitable personal appearance, behavior, attitude and integrity.
Able to problem solve, make decisions, set priorities and document records in an effectively, accurately and orderly manner.
Current licensure to practice professional social work, psychiatry, counseling or psychology in the State of Michigan.
Reliable means of transportation; current Michigan’s driver’s license, automobile insurance.
Has prior work experience with demonstrated competency in job duties.
Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Able to work effectively within a team approach as well as independently.
Computer and software literate.
At least 2 years work experience post Master’s degree preferred.

*Must be able to pass drug screen

Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Education:

Master's (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Grand Rapids, MI 49525: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Communicare Michigan LLC

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