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**THIS IS A Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist POSTION. ACCEPTABLE LICENSURES ARE LLMSW, LMSW, LLPC or LPC or TLLP or LLP with the State of Michigan)**** Candidates must have ONE of listed licensures to be considered.
Pay is dependent on Licensing and Experience
Salary $50,018 - $73,659 (Salary based on experience, range is New Grad to 16+ Years)
Shift Type: Days
Shift Times:8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Learn more about the facility here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NCuXr_BW74
As a recognized leader in our field, The Guidance center provides a broad range of services that have helped children, adults and families unlock potential and build better lives since 1958. With 25 programs we offer treatment, prevention, growth, and education services to more than 15,000 people annually. Together we: Nurture development. Foster resilience. Cultivate well-being.
The Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist is responsible for evaluations of people receiving services to determine what interventions are medically necessary and will provide direct therapeutic interventions to people receiving services. The Therapist is also responsible for the development of treatment plans, biopsychosocial and lethality assessments; thorough assessments to determine medically necessary interventions, individual counseling, parent training, behavior modifications plan, and crisis intervention. A minimum of 4 hours per week after 5:00 p.m. will be required.
Specific Responsibilities include.
- Administer evaluations of people receiving services to determine what services are medically necessary and provide written reports.
- Provide consultation to staff/guardians/families regarding people receiving therapeutic intervention at the agency, when appropriate.
- Provide direct counseling services to individuals and families.
- Conduct staff in-services specific to people served to assigned direct care staff.
- When appropriate present information to the Behavior Treatment Committee for review and approval
- Participate in the development and implementation of treatment plans determined by the needs and desires of the person receiving services.
- Obtain, analyze, and evaluate significant data so as to develop service plans and construct programs utilizing a combination of treatment modalities and skills.
- Provide therapeutic support services to individuals and families.
- Develop and maintain written records necessary for professional practice as defined in the policy and procedural manual.
- Must complete 24 hours of program and or position specific training on an annual basis.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
The Guidance believes that our team members are our most valuable resources, and we invest in them accordingly. We offer our employees a competitive salary, flexible scheduling opportunities, a team-oriented work environment and much more!
Travel: Mileage Reimbursement when personal vehicle used - IRS standard. .64 per mile
Any training paid for by TGC.
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance. 401K. PTO.
Paid holidays include: New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, ½ day for Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after (Black Friday), Christmas eve and Christmas Day.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
“ By submitting your applicant to this need you are acknowledging that you have checked and have no inclination that your candidate has applied directly to this position. Any candidate that has applied directly is not eligible to be onboarded through and agency."
- Must possess a Master’s degree in Social Work, Professional Counseling or Psychology from an accredited college or university.
- Must have and retain a valid LLMSW, LMSW, LLPC or LPC or TLLP or LLP with the State of Michigan and have at least (7) months experience working with persons with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, including autism.
- LLMSW or LMSW preferred.
- Candidate must meet the criteria for Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Profession (QIDP) and Children’s Mental Health Professional (CMHP) within four (4) months of hire which states that an appropriate candidate has one year experience in the examination, evaluation and treatment of minors and their families. Group experience and home-based service experience are preferred.
- Must also have DHHS and Police clearance.
- Additional requirements include: a nonjudgmental approach that reflects cultural competency and sensitivity to the unique needs and diverse experiences of individual families, the ability to engage and maintain clinical relationships with families, the ability to develop collaborative relationships with other providers, effective interpersonal communication skills, the ability to assess and intervene within complex family and community systems, and a willingness to be flexible, patient and creative.
- Cannot accept candidates who are on student/work visas, and/or require sponsorship to work in the U.S. at this time.
STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
- Michigan
ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
- LLMSW, LMSW, LLPC or LPC or TLLP or LLP with the State of Michigan
ABOUT THE FACILITY
Since 1958 The Guidance Center has been committed to its mission to Nurture development. Foster resilience. Cultivate well-being.
Throughout the last six decades the agency has maintained a collaborative relationship with its local communities and schools to support adults and children experiencing mental health difficulties and other challenges. A group of concerned residents and educators recognized the need for mental health services in our area and joined forces in 1958 to help form The Guidance Center. Since then we have worked as a team to respond to the needs of children, adults and families in southeast Michigan.
The agency operates a wide range of programs and services at 20 locations. Our expertise in mental health and wellness, early childhood education, free preschool for income-eligible families, intellectual & developmental disabilities services and support, mentoring, substance-use disorder, Kids-TALK Children’s Advocacy Center, Champions of Wayne, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), Nurture the Future, and research and evaluation helps more than 15,000 children and adults annually work on their own personal triumphs in life.
https://www.guidance-center.org/
https://www.southgatemi.org/
Additional Facility Information
Facility
The Guidance Center - Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Program
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Address
19401 Northline Road
Building 5
Phone
(734) 785-7700
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