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As a Dialectical Behavioral Therapist in the Adult Behavioral Health Program, you will be responsible for the following:
- Maintaining a caseload consisting of clients with a primary diagnosis of substance abuse/chemical dependence and/or mental health.
- The therapist is required to: conduct intake assessments, maintain the case record in a timely fashion, complete authorizations with various funding sources in a timely manner as required, and conduct appropriate individual and group psychotherapy.
- Regular working hours for staff are Monday through Thursday 8:30am – 9:00 p.m. and Friday 8:30am- 5pm but evening hours will be required and determined based on program needs. On-call hours after 5:00 pm for the DBT program clients, as well, 7 days a week.
Benefits:
- 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.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have a Masters in Social Work or related field from an accredited program and the corresponding State of Michigan Licensure (LLMSW, LMSW, TLLP, Ph.D/LP, LLPC, LPC).
- One year experience working with adult clients with substance abuse/chemical dependency and/or mental health diagnosis.
- Must also be eligible for Qualified Mental Health Professional provisional certification with full certification being obtained within 4 months of accepting the role.
- Must demonstrate completion of course work, fieldwork, or job experience which demonstrates competence in individual, family, and group substance abuse chemical dependency treatment and mental health.
- Must be able to work as part of the DBT team for consultation meetings, groups, and on-call duties.
- Must also be able to work independently.
- Must have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Must have excellent organizational and attention to detail skills in order to track and prepare data accurately and timely.
- Must have the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or scheduled form. Individual programs may have additional requirements.
- Additional requirements include: cultural competency, the ability to work effectively with a diverse population, the ability to engage and maintain therapeutic relationships with youth and families in a variety of modes of treatment, the ability to develop collaborative relationships with other unit staff and providers, effective communication skills, and a willingness to be flexible. Candidate must be willing to attend, complete, and become certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and maintain the fidelity model.
Candidates for the Crisis Therapist position must have the ability to engage adults diagnosed with serious mental illness and/or substance Use Disorders, their families, and supporters. They must have expertise in helping clients identify their service needs and preferences, helping them build on their individual strengths, resources, and support, and navigating the network of services available at The Guidance Center and in the community. They must have an orientation toward providing community outreach services. Candidates must have the ability to provide trauma-informed care and appropriately handle crises. They must be able to use technology competently, demonstrate effective organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, and work independently. Additional requirements include a nonjudgmental approach that reflects cultural competency and sensitivity to the unique needs and diverse experiences of adults with mental illness and/or substance Use Disorders, their families, and providers.
STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
- Michigan
ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
- LLMSW, LLPC, TLLP, LMSW, LPC or LLP & SATS & CAADC
