What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Therapist position at Hackley Community Care?
Mental Health Therapist
Job Type: Full-Time / Exempt
Job Location: Muskegon, MI
Hackley Community Care (HCC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality, integrated healthcare services to the residents of Muskegon County. With a focus on whole-person care, HCC is committed to strengthening our community by providing the care and support our patients deserve.
Position Overview:
The Mental Health Therapist will provide individual, trauma-focused therapy and trauma-informed care to patients in a primary care and walk-in clinical setting. The therapist will collaborate closely with medical providers and other members of the care team to coordinate behavioral health services and support positive patient outcomes.
Responsibilities include:
Job Type: Full-Time / Exempt
Job Location: Muskegon, MI
Hackley Community Care (HCC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality, integrated healthcare services to the residents of Muskegon County. With a focus on whole-person care, HCC is committed to strengthening our community by providing the care and support our patients deserve.
Position Overview:
The Mental Health Therapist will provide individual, trauma-focused therapy and trauma-informed care to patients in a primary care and walk-in clinical setting. The therapist will collaborate closely with medical providers and other members of the care team to coordinate behavioral health services and support positive patient outcomes.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing individual mental health therapy, including trauma-focused and trauma-informed care.
- Completing timely and accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Providing patient education and support.
- Performing ADHD testing, as appropriate.
- Making appropriate referrals and coordinating care with internal and external providers.
- Collaborating with medical providers and other members of the integrated care team.
- Maintaining a caseload in which at least 50% of patients are young children.
- Rewarding and meaningful work
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Patient-centered approach
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Potential eligibility for National Health Service Corps (NHSC) loan repayment
- Quarterly bonus opportunity
- Retirement plan with company discretionary contribution
- Company-paid license renewal
- Continuing education allowance, including dollars and hours
- Employee/vendor discounts
- Graduate of an accredited behavioral health, social work, counseling, or related mental health program.
- Active, unrestricted Michigan license in good standing as a master's-level social worker or counselor.
- Current BLS/CPR certification or willingness to obtain certification.
- Active Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) certification preferred.
- Experience providing mental health therapy, including the ability to assess, diagnose, and treat within the scope of licensure.
- Strong professional communication skills with patients, staff, medical providers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, coworkers, and community partners.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.