Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC or LLPC

Join Our Team as a Behavioral Health Specialist!

Huron Valley PACE serves Washtenaw Monroe Western Wayne and parts of Oakland and Livingston counties providing participants with a wide range of medical and supportive services either at our Day Clinic in Ypsilanti Michigan or in the comfort of their own homes. Our dedicated healthcare professionals specialize in working with older adults helping participants and their families make informed healthcare decisions and receive the compassionate care they deserve.

Why Youll Love Working Here:

• Career Growth & Development Advance your career with tuition assistance and school scholarships up to $3000 per semester.
• Wellness Program & Reimbursement Prioritize your health and wellbeing reimbursed 120 a year!
• Competitive Benefits for FullTime Team Members Enjoy Medical Vision & Dental Insurance starting on the 1st of the month after 30 days of hire.
• Retirement Savings Plan Secure your future with employer contributions.
• Generous6 weeks of Flexible time off per yearplus paid holidays on top of that
• Team Member Referral Bonus Program Earn $500 when you bring great people to our team!
• Mileage Reimbursement Offered for workrelated travel (remove if not applicable).

Schedule: Exempt min 40 hours per week Monday Friday 8am 4:30pm

Department: Huron Valley PACE Ypsilanti Mi

What Youll Do in This Role:

• The Behavioral Health Specialist provides essential therapeutic care to participants in the Huron Valley PACE program. Youll independently assess participants behavioral health needs coordinate care and implement targeted interventions. Working closely with participants and their families/caregivers youll play a key role in delivering comprehensive behavioral health services to support overall wellbeing all while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide therapeutic interventions to participants either onsite at Huron Valley PACE or in their residences.
• Actively contribute as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) by attending staff meetings and participating in care planning.
• Utilize DICE Case Studies to develop effective interventions for participants experiencing dementia and behavioral challenges.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans incorporating individual and/or group psychotherapy consultations with Primary Care Providers and other disciplines crisis intervention and referrals for psychiatric services.
• Assess participant progress toward care plan goals and communicate updates with the IDT.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic medical records.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment promoting strong working relationships among staff.
• Educate staff on the social environmental emotional and cultural factors influencing health and medical care as well as available community resources.
• Monitor and document changes in participants conditions ensuring timely communication with the IDT and family members.
• Uphold and promote the Participant Bill of Rights prioritizing participant satisfaction and wellbeing.
• Adapt to evolving responsibilities as needed to support the programs mission and participant care.
• Ability to conduct home visits and provide care in various settings (nursing homes assisted living adult foster care) with the option of Telehealth.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Proficiency in reading writing speaking and understanding English with the ability to follow both written and verbal instructions.
• Patience tact positivity and enthusiasm in working with participants with varying cognitive abilities.
• Expertise in human behavior principles individual and group therapy techniques (preferably CBT and DBT) shortterm interventions substance abuse assessment and treatment and relevant regulations.
• Strong individual therapy skills for geriatric participants complemented by excellent analytical thinking and problemsolving abilities.

What Youll Need:

• Masters degree from an accredited School of Social Work or equivalent (LPC or LLPC).
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan or Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC) under LPC supervision.
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan or Limited Licensed Master Social Worker (LLMSW) under LMSW supervision.
• Minimum of two years of therapy experience.
• Valid Michigan drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
• Strong knowledge of behavioral principles therapy techniques (preferably CBT and DBT) and shortterm interventions.
• Experience in substance abuse assessment and treatment or willingness to receive training.
• Proficiency in providing therapy to geriatric participants with strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
• Medically cleared for communicable diseases and uptodate immunizations before direct participant contact.

The above is a summary of the position it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. If selected for the position you will receive a full job description.

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