Behavioral Health Clinician - Specialized Residential Services (Srs)

This is a community-based group home position. You will be traveling to different group homes in this position.
We are looking for Game Changers
The types of people who wake up excited to make a difference. The superheroes of their field who care about the people they serve. If that sounds like you, we want you on our team. We recognize the importance of a quality work life balance and offer a generous paid time off program and flexible work arrangements to meet the changing needs of our workforce.
Job Duties

• Engage clients in a welcoming, hopeful, empathetic manner even during acute phase.
• Screen for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Implement integrated strength based assessment(s) interviews to assess the presence, onset, symptoms and patterns of substance use, behavioral and psychiatric disorders. Assess for acute needs and risk and provide/arrange for appropriate stage wise intervention. In the presence of two disorders, evaluation will be made of the interaction between the two, as well as the relationship of each to significant life events. Demonstrate the knowledge of diagnostic criteria for psychiatric and substance use disorders.
• Records the assessment treatment plan, progress and other significant information regarding the client for agency case records.
• Participates as a team member on a diagnostic team for the purpose of developing joint clinical assessments of consumers. Reviews case records of the agency for quality, appropriateness and progress of treatment plans. Collaborates and communicates with other providers (MH and SA) and supports to ensure continued care.
• Provides, therapeutic intervention on a limited, short term basis. Offers crisis intervention as needed and individual, group, conjoint and/or family therapy. Evaluates the progress of individuals on an ongoing basis.
• Performs assessments for diagnostic purposes, interviews clients and others related to the case, and reviews applicable case history to determine needs.
• Analyzes clinical histories for diagnostic purposes, and develops individualized treatment plans for clients.
• Performs case management functions and acts as a liaison with school and/or vocational personnel and other community agencies to refer clients, formulate and execute treatment plans, and provide educational and consultative services.
• Responsible for authorizing medically necessary services for all consumers.
• Provide education and consultative services to help clients, families and support persons to understand the disorder(s), the phases of recovery, service options and course of treatment. Clinicians will encourage participation in 12-step, DRA, peer support, and link to community supports. Clinicians will also provide support, education and reinforce the use of prescribed medication to treat both substance use and/or psychiatric disorders.
• Develop treatment plans for SA, MH and COD that are individualized and person-centered and reflect proper treatment matching. Specific goals, objectives and stage/phase specific treatment interventions are identified for each assessed need. Collaborates with Residential providers and educates provider staff on specifics related to treatment plans.
• Community resources and supports are prioritized as a strategy to assist clients with meeting their needs.
  Assist clients with identifying changes in behavior, attitude, feeling and thought that are triggers for relapse. Assist in the development of a relapse prevention/crisis plan utilizing personal, community and provider supports.

Qualifications

• Possess a Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Psychology; AND Have a limited license or temporary limited license as a Psychologist from the State of Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services (LLP or TLLP) or possess a full license as a Psychologist (LP) from the State of Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services (grandfathered in); OR
• Possess a Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work; AND Have an LMSW or LLMSW from the State of Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services; OR
• Possess a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling; AND have a LPC or LLPC from the State of Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services;
• Must meet qualifications of a Child Mental Health Professional (CMHP) and/or Mental Health Professional (MHP) per the Michigan PIHP/CMHSP Provider Qualifications per Medicaid Services.
• Possess a valid motor vehicle operator or chauffeur's license.
• Must possess knowledge and have an understanding of co-occurring disorders (mental health and substance abuse).

Benefits of Being a Superhero!
We are proud to offer an equitable and inclusive environment that reflects the communities that we serve and encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices of our workforce.
Here at Easterseals MORC, life is good. We have flexible hours, loads of time off, and awesome events. 3 weeks of Personal Time Off (PTO), 3 floating holidays, in addition to Easterseals MORC's 10 observed holidays.
As a member of our family, you are part of a culture that values professional development, community service and collaboration.
We keep it open, honest and inclusive. We care about providing our employees a collaborative experience, including quarterly team days.
We not only offer our employees a competitive salary, we also provide bonuses and extra incentives to reward their hard work & dedication.
Innovation is at the heart of our organization. We use cutting-edge technology and evidence-based practices.
We offer fantastic benefits! We have a competitive and comprehensive salary and benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with company contribution Flexible Spending Account, Voluntary Dependent reimbursement
We offer a variety of resources centered on our 6 pillars of well-being to support staff in living a healthy lifestyle. Free access to Calm app? Yes please!
We offer traditional and 401k options to ensure each of our employees are able to save for their future.
We are a PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) Employer.
Proud Winners of:

• Metro Detroit's 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For
• Corp! Magazine Diversity Award Winner
• West Michigan's 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For
• Crain's Cool Places to Work
• Oakland Parenting Awareness Coalitions' Family Friendly Employer of the Year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)