Behavioral Health Therapist (LLMSW, LMSW or LPC)

Overview:


We are seeking a licensed Behavioral Health Therapist (LLMSW, LMSW or LPC) to join our team under the direction of the Director of Behavioral Health. As a Behavioral Health Therapist, you will work with individuals, groups, and families to assess, diagnose, and treat mental illness and/or substance use disorders. This is a full-time, permanent position with a competitive salary and benefits package.
Responsibilities:

* Provide culturally appropriate psychotherapy using evidence-based modalities in various settings, including the agency clinic, community, and client home-based settings. * Conduct substance abuse counseling and leverage area rehabilitation and support services. * Maintain a professional demeanor while conducting crisis intervention and crisis phone contacts. * Provide parenting education, coaching, and training. * Advocate for the needs of clients, children, and families, and schedule psychiatric or related evaluations. * Provide clinical support, connect with, and develop collaborative relations with AIHFS programs and local community events and tribal organizations. * Help identify and eliminate barriers to services. * Connect and coordinate services for families with other AIHFS programming, programming staff, and/or other professionals involved with the family. * Participate in clinical supervision, team meetings, case consultations, and trainings. * Develop, maintain, review, and complete timely clinical documentation. * Utilize Agency Electronic Health Records (EHR) platform and suicide reporting tools. * Maintain a consistent work schedule, meet productivity goals, and prepare records and reports. * Abide by agency professional code of ethics and all business-related matters. * Meet required agency annual trainings, Continuing Education Units (CEU), Children's Mental Health Professional (CMHP), and Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner (SATP). * Attend quality improvement meetings, serve as a member of committees, and support agency's mission to achieve strategic goals. * Participate in evaluation of peers and support staff.
Qualifications:

* Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited college or university. * Current state licensure as a Social Worker (LMSW or LLMSW) or Counselor (LPC). * At least one (1) year of experience developing therapeutic relationships with individuals, groups, and families to assess, diagnose, and treat mental illness and/or substance use disorders. * Must have a development plan with or a valid certification from the Michigan Certification Board of Addiction Professionals. * Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices and their application to complex casework, group work, and community problems. * Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. * Demonstrate a positive work attitude and professional teamwork. * Maintain patient and agency confidentiality, handle crisis and tolerate stress professionally. * Abide by ethical guidelines in-line with National Association of Social Workers and agency malpractice policies. * Valid unrestricted Michigan Driver's License, and able to get Chauffeur's license. * Ability to promote an alcohol, tobacco, and drug-free work environment. * Use common sense when following instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Benefits:


We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a Sign On Bonus of $1,000 for a fully licensed therapist and $500 for a limited license therapist after successful completion of the probation period (approx. 90 days)