Clinical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

CLINICAL THERAPIST - CRISIS/ACCESS CENTER (GTCMW) - TRAVERSE CITY

Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority (NLCMHA) recognizes the value of and employs people with lived experience and believes strongly in Recovery and a Culture of Gentleness. To this end, this position requires a commitment to creating and maintaining a culture that “Expects Recovery” and “Encourages Gentleness.”

Employees in this clinical position are responsible for ensuring continuity of services, with a primary responsibility for crisis and access functions in a 24/7 crisis walk-in center and mobile services in the community.The Clinical Therapist will act on behalf of consumers to assure that services are offered consistent with the Board's mission statement and applicable policies and procedures. The Clinical Therapist understands that a crisis is self-defined and provides crisis intervention, assessment, and referrals needed to link the consumer with additional resources and to varying levels of care for mental health and substance use treatment as needed. The Clinical Therapist reports to the Operations Manager as assigned. This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation to consumers in need. These services will be delivered face to face in the walk-in center, in the community as a part of mobile crisis support, remotely over the phone or other device, and in the jail.
• Provide access functions to link consumers to services with NLCMH including Access Screenings and pre-hospital admission screenings.
• Complete and follow up with petitions for mental health treatment. Be able to provide consultation with other departments and community members who need assistance with the petitioning process.
• Provide indirect services, including case consultation and coordination, advocacy, and referral.
• Provide individual and group therapy. As qualified.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be licensed as:
  • LMSW, LPC, or Psychologist
  • Limited Licensure will be considered
  • Must maintain licensure

• Must have a Masters Degree in:
  • Social work, Psychology or Counseling
• Licensed BSW with CAADC considered

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%)
• Guaranteed step increase every year on your anniversary
• Paid Time Off (18 days in 1st year)
• Holidays (13 days)
• Sign On Bonus
• Referral Bonus (when you refer someone to join our team)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

WORKING CONDITIONS/ PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• This position 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.

NLCMHA EEO Statement

Northern Lakes CMH Authority is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Northern Lakes CMH Authority will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or based on sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable laws. Hiring decisions are based exclusively on merit, qualifications and business needs.

Company DescriptionImproving the overall health, wellness, and quality of life of our individuals, families and communities we serve.

Company Description

Improving the overall health, wellness, and quality of life of our individuals, families and communities we serve.