Clinical Therapist

CLINICAL THERAPIST - CADILLAC - COVERS ALL SE COUNTIES

This role supports that mission by delivering compassionate outpatient clinical services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), both adults and children. The ideal candidate believes in recovery, values dignity and respect, and promotes holistic, community-driven care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Clinical Services (55-60% Direct Care)

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy to consumers, primarily children and adults with IDD
• Offer crisis intervention during daytime hours and participate in after-hours crisis support rotation as needed.
• Complete evaluations/annual re-assessments, develop therapy goals and service plans as determined medically necessary.
• Support families by facilitating sessions focused on caregiver needs and systemic support
• Ability to travel to all SE counties to provide services.

Collaborative Care & Coordination

• Consult with internal and external providers to ensure high-quality care across systems
• Partner with schools, courts, DHHS, ISDs, and substance use providers
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration within NLCMHA to uphold standards of care

Quality Assurance & Documentation

• Participate in Utilization Review, service impact evaluation, and program planning
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation to meet Medicaid and Northern Lakes CMHA standards per policy.
• Assist in resolving inquiries and complaints related to provided services

Community Engagement & Leadership

• Contribute to local initiatives and represent NLCMHA on internal and external committees
• Participating in community education and caregiver support activities
• Promote organizational development and continuous quality improvement

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have knowledge and experience in the examination, evaluation and treatment of adults, children and families.
• Must possess or learn family therapy, solution focused therapy skills, and person-centered planning.
• Must be licensed and maintain licensure in the State of Michigan as one of the following
  • LMSW, LPC, Psychologist
  • Limited licensure considered
• Must have a Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling from an accredited university.

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%)
• Paid Time Off (18 days in 1st year)
• Holidays (13 days)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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 accommodation 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 phone, 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.