Mental Health Counselor

Join our team as a Mental Health Counselor!

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of adults with Traumatic Brain Injuries At NeuLife Rehabilitation of Michigan were more than just a workplace; were a community committed to compassion quality care and supporting both our persons served and our team. If youre passionate about helping others and want to grow professionally in a supportive best-practice environment we want you on our team.

Why Choose Us:

• Person-Centered Care: We create custom rehabilitation plans tailored to each residents unique goals and needs
• Skilled Compassionate Team: Our staff are highly trained and dedicated to delivering high-quality meaningful care
• Innovative Supportive Environment: We use best practices and technology in a safe collaborative setting to help residents thrive

Position Summary: The Mental Health Counselor provides counseling behavioral health support and clinical guidance to persons served within NeuLife programs. This position conducts mental health assessments develops and implements individualized treatment approaches collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and supports staff in addressing behavioral and emotional health needs to promote stability progress and quality of life.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health and psychosocial assessments for persons served residing within the program.
• Develop implement and review individualized treatment plans behavioral support strategies and therapeutic interventions based on assessed needs.
• Provide individual family and/or group counseling services as appropriate.
• Support crisis intervention de-escalation planning and follow-up recommendations for persons served experiencing mental health or behavioral concerns.
• Provide training and guidance to the management team direct care staff and other team members on therapeutic approaches behavioral supports trauma-informed care and documentation expectations.
• Represent behavioral health services at person served team meetings case conferences and appointments as needed.
• Monitor progress toward treatment goals and complete timely progress notes reports and other required documentation.
• Communicate with interdisciplinary team members outside providers guardians and family members as appropriate regarding treatment needs and progress.
• Assist with care coordination and referrals for psychiatric counseling and community-based services as needed.
• Provide after-hours on-call support if needed for persons served having mental health or behavioral issues.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with company policies payer requirements and applicable regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Approximately 20-30 hours/week

Qualifications

• Masters level degree in health and human services field
• LMSW LPC LCSW BCBA or similar state licensure required (current license in any state) and willing to obtain Michigan license upon hire
• Two to five years experience in working with developmentally disabled or catastrophically injured individuals including traumatic brain injury
• Attention to detail and have the ability to prioritize independently
• The ability to multi-task and in a busy office environment
• Proficient customer service skills
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office
• Willingness to travel to different NeuLife Rehabilitation locations throughout Macomb and Oakland counties

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit stand and work at a computer for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and assist clients with mobility and care needs.
• Ability to travel between multiple locations as required

Join our team and make a real difference! Deliver high-quality person-centered care while helping persons served achieve their unique goals in a supportive best-practice environment.

NeuLife Rehabilitation of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.