Clinical Therapist

Wayne County Government

Job Location:

Detroit, MI - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 65500 - 98250

Posted on: 7 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Clinical Therapist under the direction of the Mental Health Department Manager will screen and assess all incoming residents. Observations interviews records and reference materials will be utilized to diagnose or evaluate mental and emotional disorders and to formulate treatment plans for residents detained at the Juvenile Detention Facility. The Clinical Therapist will provide individual and group therapy crisis intervention and insight into the understanding of the factors that create youth offenders. The Clinical Therapist will focus on intervention services crisis prevention as well as crisis resolution to interrupt and stop cycles of violence and retaliation through best evidence-based practices.

Required Tasks

Assess and make recommendations to the Mental Health Department Manager regarding juvenile crisis prevention services at the Juvenile Detention Facility.
Provide on-call crisis intervention and de-escalation.
Interact with residents to assist them in gaining insight defining goals and planning action to achieve personal social educational or vocational development and adjustment.
Counsel the residents in crisis prevention mental health physical abuse social adjustment medical care etc.
Develop and implement individual treatment plans and create strategies to reduce gang violence.
Write daily reports and maintain required paperwork.
Arrange referrals to other support services and community-based resources.
Create strategies to reduce gang violence.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Educational and Experience Requirements

A Masters Degree in Counseling Social Work Psychology or a related degree from an accredited college or university; AND
Licensed by the State of Michigan as a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor Limited Licensed Psychologist or Limited Licensed Master Social Worker - Clinical designation; AND
At least 2 years of experience providing therapeutic treatment/intervention to youth.
Work experience in a Juvenile Detention environment is preferred.

Special Conditions:
Candidates must obtain MDHHS Central Registry clearance and Childrens Protective Services History clearance as well as any state that the candidate has lived in outside of Michigan.

Required Experience: