What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Counselor position at Pulse Community Health?
Company Description Pulse Community Health is dedicated to transforming mental and behavioral healthcare through a combination of innovation and compassion. The organization integrates advanced technology with evidence-based practices to deliver high-quality, personalized patient care. Inclusivity, individualized attention, and a nurturing community are central to its values, ensuring each patient feels supported and respected. By developing tailored care plans that address unique needs, Pulse Community Health promotes lasting mental well-being. Team members join a culture focused on connection, empathy, and meaningful impact in patients’ lives.
Role Description The Mental Health Outpatient Therapist is responsible for providing individual, family, and group therapy to clients in an outpatient setting. This contract role involves conducting psychosocial assessments, developing and implementing treatment plans, and delivering evidence-based interventions that support mental and emotional well-being. The therapist will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, coordinate care with community resources, and maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation. The position is hybrid, based in Detroit, MI, with a combination of on-site sessions and some work-from-home for documentation, telehealth, and care coordination. The therapist will also participate in case consultations, support crisis intervention as needed, and contribute to a supportive, inclusive care environment.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated skills in Mental Health assessment and diagnosis, with experience providing outpatient psychotherapy.
- Competence in Treatment Planning and goal setting, including developing and updating individualized care plans.
- Background in Social Work and Case Management, with the ability to connect clients to community and clinical resources.
- Experience in Family Therapy or working with families and caregivers within a systems-based approach.
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field, with active licensure or licensure-eligible status in Michigan (e.g., MSW, LMSW, LPC, LLMSW, LLPC).
- Training or familiarity with evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, or motivational interviewing.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills, with proficiency in using electronic health records and telehealth platforms.
- Commitment to culturally responsive, gender-neutral, non-discriminatory practice and ability to work with diverse populations.