Outpatient Therapist II School Based

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This Outpatient Therapist position is responsible for the direct provision or coordination of assessment and treatment of assigned clients. May be responsible for facilitating groups. Provides services within the scope of practice of professional discipline and ethical standards of applicable national professional association.
Must adhere to the organizational Policies Procedures Code of Ethics and all licensing and accreditation standards of the position. Must represent the organizations Mission in all actions and communications.

This is a full time benefit eligible Outpatient Therapist position working onsite at our Cedar Springs Middle School and Innovation Central High School (2 days at Cedar and 3 days at Innovation) locations. Providing individual outpatient therapy services to students. No on-call schedule.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide evidence-based practices for individual group family and/or couple therapy which includes at a minimum Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
• Coordinate with community referral and funding sources to provide needed services.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation that adheres to CARF Community Mental Health (CMH) and Agency standards.
• Assess and diagnose psychopathology including mental health and/or substance use disorders according to the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM).
• Create treatment plans that are measurable and follow evidence-based practices.
• Provide interventions safety planning and/or referrals for patients who are in crisis situations.
• Perform screenings brief interventions and referrals to treatment.
• Maintain current authorizations for service and complete utilization reviews as required by funding sources.
• Maintain Agency productivity standards.
• Work effectively with the agencys Billing/Coding and Finance departments to resolve any authorization or payment issues for patients.
• Coordinate with internal and external primary care providers and psychiatrists to effectively treat the psychosocial and medical aspects of behavioral health disorders.
• Participate in case conferences and/or huddles.
• Complete all required training programs and share knowledge and skills with peers.
• Adequately prepare for and attend required supervision meetings.
• May be required to participate in on-call rotation. On-call work may entail patient assessment and/or crisis intervention by phone or in person at a facility in the community where the patient presents in crisis.
• Understand and adhere to Agency compliance standards as they appear in Cherry Healths Corporate Compliance Policy Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Keep abreast of all pertinent federal state and Agency regulations laws and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and good computer skills
Ability to be flexible in work hours to meet client needs
Ability to manage time efficiently possess self-confidence and maintain a positive behavior in a manner so that you get along with clients and co-workers
Ability to facilitate client and family groups
Comprehensive understanding of Motivational Interviewing (MI) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) treatment modalities

COMPETENCIES:

Customer Service
Collaboration
Integrity
Respect
Professionalism
Learning

EDUCATION / LICENSES / CERTIFICATES:

Either a Master of Social Work (LMSW) license or a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) as determined by program requirements. Program may also require a CAADC certification through MCBAP or be able to be placed on a Development Plan within 30 days of hire.

Heartsaver required within 90 days of hire.

EXPERIENCE:

Previous mental health and/or substance abuse assessment and treatment experience preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job listed above.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Possible exposure to patients/clients with illnesses and/or infections. Frequent telephone and computer use requiring manual dexterity for writing and computer use. Sitting standing or walking for extended periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision distance vision and ability to adjust focus. May require bending squatting or kneeling and lifting up to 50 pounds. Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.

CLIENT POPULATION SERVED:

May serve all patient populations

Who we are:

Cherry Health Michigans largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) operates in six counties across the state is based in Grand Rapids. With a team of more than 800 health care professionals at 20 locations Cherry Health focuses on removing barriers expanding access and delivering comprehensive quality health care services to underserved communities regardless of an individuals insurance status or ability to pay. We provide primary care dental vision behavioral health pharmacy services substance abuse services residential re-entry services school-based health centers and more.

Our Mission:

Cherry Health improves the health and wellness of individuals by providing comprehensive primary and behavioral health care while encouraging access by those who are underserved.

Our Vision:

Our community will be healthier because we will seek out and welcome those who need our services. All will be treated as family with integrated coordinated care to improve health and personal well-being.

Our Values:

• Collaboration Support the Cherry Health mission by encouraging teamwork to accomplish organizational goals.
• Customer Service Serve internal and external customers in a welcoming manner with compassionate care.
• Innovation Embrace creativity to improve patient care and workplace efficiency while remaining curious and open to learning.
• Integrity Uphold the highest ethical standards by being honest and trustworthy.
• Professionalism Create a positive work environment where we care accountable for our decision our action and the results.

Benefits:

Cherry Health has excellent benefit offerings dependent on employment status. Check out a sample of the benefits available to our team members below!

• Loan repayment through the NHSC and Michigan State Loan Repayment Program for select roles
• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your family
• Generous Paid Time Off benefit 4 weeks per year for full time
• Paid holidays - 8 full day paid holidays (Including Black Friday!) and 2 half day paid holidays!
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer match - $ for $ match up to 5%
• MET and MESP 529 Savings Plans
• Pet Insurance!
• Employee Assistance Program

Our policy is to offer all employees and applicants for employment equal opportunity without regard to race color religion gender national origin age disability genetic information marital status height weight sexual orientation gender identity or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws or any other protected category.