Description

Purpose: Responsible for providing individual, group and family therapy for both mental health and substance abuse treatment as well as involving the parent or legal guardian as appropriate when counseling minor patients, the therapist participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning by developing an annual comprehensive psychosocial assessment and crisis intervention consultation. This position has the opportunity to function remotely up to 2 days per week.

PART I: ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTION AND DUTIES

Overall, specific functions and duties include but are not limited to:

1. Provides individual, group and family therapy.

2. Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning.

3. Develops an annual comprehensive psychosocial assessment.

4. Provides crisis intervention consultation to physicians and nurses.

5. Participates in the peer-review process for the therapist.

6. Provides pre-screening for depression, anxiety and other psychological disorders.

7. Conducts individual and family counseling sessions with clients.

8. Diagnose for psychological disorders.

9. Conducts psycho-social assessment.

10. Makes referrals to other agencies and psychiatrist as appropriate.

11. Manages patient appointments and if appropriate, schedule patients with psychiatrist and preps patient chart for visit.

12. Prepares documentation for patient files.

13. Completes electronic charting in EMR.

14. Attends integrated meetings.

15. Collaborates with other internal providers to establish integrated care.

16. Performs other duties as assigned.

PART II: CLINIC WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Customer Relations:

a. Treats guests, patients, physicians, and other employees with care, courtesy, and respect.

b. Responds quickly and appropriately to customer request.

c. Looks for and suggests ways to better meet customer needs.

d. Answers clinic communications systems promptly and with courtesy and respect.

2. Teamwork:

a. Works cooperatively within own department and other areas.

b. Willingly accepts additional responsibility – tries to make others job easier.

c. Responds quickly to request for assistance.

d. Required to work closely with patients and associates.

e. Interacts with other departments on problem issues.

f. Accepts feedback from patients, visitors, clinic employees, physicians and general public.

3. Continuous Improvement:

a. Continuously looks for and suggests ways to improve.

b. Effectively completes assignment to achieve the greatest benefits at acceptable cost.

c. Implements improvements as appropriate.

d. Demonstrates interest in own growth and development by:

i. Periodically evaluating own performance.

ii. Demonstrating an awareness of personal abilities and limitations.

iii. Independently seeking means to make improvements.

e. Attends and participates in in-services and continuing education programs

f. Attends departmental meetings.

4. Communications:

a. Keeps appropriate people informed.

b. Speaks and writes clearly, concisely, and appropriately for need.

c. Listens carefully.

d. Communicates tactfully.

e. Understands that all confidentiality and privacy considerations are respected and fostered at work and off duty.

5. Self –Management:

a. Presents a positive image of Western Wayne Family Health Centers at all times.

b. Carries out assignments with little need for direction.

c. Timeliness.

d. Maintains confidentiality.

e. Provides proper notification of absence and tardiness.

f. Works weekends and shifts when necessary.

Qualifications

PART III: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE

1. Any fully licensed mental health professional, (i.e., LMSW, LPC) to provide mental health and/or behavioral health services in the State of Michigan with a minimum of two years experience.

2. Limited Licensed Mental Health Professional who are in the process of obtaining full licensure within 6 – 12 months. *Documentation is needed upon interview.

PART IV: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of health care administration systems.

2. Knowledge of governmental regulations and reimbursement requirements.

3. Knowledge of computer, systems, and applications.

4. Skilled in planning, organizing and supervising patient care.

5. Skilled in exercising initiative, judgment, problem-solving, decision making.

6. Skilled in developing and maintaining effective relationships with medical and administrative staff, patients and the general public

7. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and knowledge of other Microsoft Office programs

8. Skilled with working in a complex work environment

9. Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times and maintain organizationally appropriate relationships

10. Knowledge of organization policies and procedures.

Schedule:

4 days onsite and 1 day remote 

Benefits: 

Medical

Dental

Vision

STD

LTD

14 Paid Holidays 

Flexible Spending Account

403B Retirement 

Practice focuses on delivery of quality care (Federally Qualified Health Centers)

Competitive Compensation Package