Outpatient Therapist - Llmsw / Lmsw / Lpc

InterCare is a Federally Qualified Health Center which MAY qualify employees for National Student Loan Forgiveness program.

Become part of a Migrant and Community Health Center, in Benton Harbor, MI located near South Haven, MI and Lake Michigan:

InterCare is searching for a full-time Outpatient Therapist to join our team at the Pullman Health Center! At InterCare, you’ll find a rewarding and challenging work environment and a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes vacation/personal paid time off, sick time, 10 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement program, medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and short term and long-term disability insurance.

Starting Salaries: $57,600 - $73,800 annually LLMSW / LMSW / LPC - offer may be higher based on years of experience.

At InterCare Community Health Network, we believe all people have the right to equal access to quality health care.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm

The Outpatient Therapist provides integrated behavioral health services to patients currently receiving primary care services. As a licensed clinician, the Psychotherapist will provide CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and other EBPs (Evidence Based Practices) to improve patients’ psychosocial functioning and health, as well as Mental Health and SUD disorder treatment services to children, adolescents and adults.

Description of Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide consultation and assistance to medical providers on the management of behavioral health concerns in primary care and help implement the team-determined treatment plan.
• Conduct comprehensive screenings to evaluate the needs of adults, adolescents, and children for behavioral health intervention, case management, or ongoing mental health or addiction treatment. Provide referrals for more intensive services where appropriate.
• Provide behavioral interventions to engage and motivate Patients to actively manage their care. Conduct follow-up as appropriate based on assessment and treatment. Provide crisis management for patients as needed; make linkages for interventions as appropriate.
• Provide Individual Psychotherapy, Group and Family Psychotherapy as needed.

Professional and Technical Knowledge

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human services field. Must have LLMSW, LMSW, LPC or LLP (limited licensed psychologist) licensure in Michigan. Must be on CAADC development plan or have CAADC (Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor).
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
• Clinical experience with provision of mental health services in a community-based setting.
• Knowledge of health information related to adults, adolescents and/or children.
• Knowledge of, and experience working in, a primary care facility as a mental/behavioral health specialist preferred.
• Experience with Motivational Interviewing and CBT.
• Possesses excellent cross cultural communication skills and the ability to communicate to staff members at all levels

Physical Demands

Job duties are performed in the typical office environment of the organization, which requires ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations. The environmental factors and/or physical requirements of this position include the following:

• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, frequently sit, and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Requires good hand-eye coordination, reach with arms & hands, and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and manipulate (using keyboard, office equipment).
• Visual acuity to use keyboard, operate office equipment, and read printed material and regularly required to talk and hear.

InterCare Community Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.