About Us:

Livingston County Community Mental Health is a public mental health services provider located in Howell, Michigan, between Detroit and Lansing. We are an organization joined by the shared vision to create a healthy and rewarding life in the community for everyone. Our team approach works together to serve individuals with a wide array of needs in order to create individualized pathways to wellness, resilience, recovery and self-determination.

The Therapist II will look forward to:

• Meaningful and rewarding work.
• Opportunities to develop a broad range of clinical skills in working with adults.
• Regular and accessible clinical supervision
• A supportive team of colleagues with a variety of experience and expertise.
• A positive work environment that values diversity.
• Ability to take on special projects and/or interests.
• Opportunities for advancement
• Electronic health record - no paper charting
• Advanced training in evidence-based treatments such as:
  • Dialectical Behavior Treatment (DBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Trauma Informed Treatment
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Adult/Youth Mental Health First Aid
  • And many more!

Role:

Occasional part-time therapist position up to 28 hours a week. Therapist will complete OBRA psychosocial assessments for nursing home residents to assess needs and define treatment recommendations. Therapist will exhibit strong ability to build rapport with older adults and nursing homes. Therapist must exhibit strong assessment and diagnostic skills with older adults. Therapist must function well as part of a team and have good knowledge of community resources. Therapist will work under the supervision of the Mental Health Program Director and Program Coordinator.

Requirements to join us:

Candidates must be committed to our shared values and commitment to community care including clinical excellence, community inclusion, community benefit, innovation, integrated care and improvement. Our collaborative approach to treatment requires strong teaming skills. This is a dynamic, team-oriented position with great opportunities to grow.

Job Specific Requirements:

For Therapist II - Master's degree with Michigan licensure, either LMSW, LLP or LPC.

Strong clinical skills and appreciation for older adults required.

Strong relationship building skills preferred.

Valid MI driver's license required.

Some evening hours may be required.

Prior experience working with older adults with mental illness required.

Experience working with older adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities desirable.

Prior experience working in a community mental health system preferred.

Experience in working with electronic medical records preferred.

Ability to work as part of a team of professionals in a public mental health setting required. Strong assessment skills required.